Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Check out our calendar to see all of the committee's current and upcoming activities!
Hiking
Our hikes are led year round by skilled and experienced Mountaineers whose goals are the safety and enjoyment of the whole team. Hikes of all difficulties are are available and we require the 10 essentials on all day hikes.
Explore classic Pacific Northwest waterfalls with geologist Lara Linde on a series of day hikes called Weekend Waterfalls. Learn about what rocks make up the falls on these one of a kind trips that will run from January through April.
This year we are excited to offer two new courses in Tacoma. Our Conditioning Hiking Series will open for registration 2/1/2020, and Geology Rocks! will open for registration 3/1/2020.
backpacking
Enjoy overnight backpacking trips with a group of like minded travelers. We offer single and multi-night trips as well as an Introduction to Backpacking Course beginning each April.
Trail Emergency Preparedness
We offer an evening Trail Emergency Preparedness Seminar for those interested in brushing up on basic first aid.
For more experienced participants, the Tacoma Branch offers challenging opportunities to develop skills in Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Navigation, and Outdoor Leadership.
Activities and Events
We offer quarterly events to give members time to socialize and meet new people.
Start the year off right by joining us at our 2020 Kickoff and Author Presentation with Tami Asars. After a brief meeting, Tami Asars will walk us through some of Mount Rainier’s beautiful backcountry in an informative slideshow based on her new book, Day Hiking Mount Rainier.
On March 3 Award winning author Craig Romano will present his new book on Urban Trails in Tacoma and the South Sound area. Please RSVP HERE
Join us May 19th for Backcountry Cooking with Chef Corso. Learn about upcoming events in the Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Community then join us for a hands-on cooking workshop with Chef Corso. Please RSVP HERE
Join us in August for our annual Baker Lodge Retreat weekend. We have multiple hikes scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hike during the day and relax in the evening at the lodge, getting to know fellow Mountaineers.
In the summer we offer a variety of Car Camping opportunities. We camp overnight in a campground and hike during the day in the surrounding area. This is a great way to camp comfortably and enjoy the company of fellow Mountaineers.
Consider becoming a Hike Leader!
For information about becoming a hike leader through the Tacoma Mountaineers, we invite you to join us at our upcoming free New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar:
Learn more on our hike leader resources page:
Hike Leader Resources Page
Questions? Please contact Lisa Hayek at lisa.hayek@tacomamountaineers.org