Welcome to Hiking - Tacoma - 2024

Day Hiking Course

Welcome to Hiking

The Welcome to Hiking course is intended for beginner hikers and those new to the Mountaineers. The Welcome to Hiking hikes are open to all Mountaineers (you do not need to be a student in this course to sign up for them).

Get yourself out and on the trails during the offseason by joining the Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee on a series of easy to moderate fall and winter hikes that are focused on beginners. Learn tips, tricks, and strategies from our experienced hike leaders that will help increase your confidence to get outside and enjoy yourself. Hikes will range from 4 to 6 miles in length and will be led at a slower pace that is perfect for beginning hikers. These trips will run from November through March. Click the link below to see available trips and request the leader’s permission to join a trip today!

Find Hikes

Note - This course is optional.  You can sign up for the "Welcome to Hiking" hikes with or without signing up for this course.

Option 1: Sign up for the course, then sign up for the hikes
Option 2: Don't Sign up for the course, then sign up for the hikes

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

Ten Essentials

Appropriate Hiking shoes, boots or trail runners

Layering appropriate for the weather

Course Materials
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