Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
How to Suffer Outside | Author Talk (virtual)
Join the Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee to hear about Diana Helmuth's book "How to Suffer Outside" and learn how you can begin your hiking or backpacking journey.
Beta and Brews: Multi-pitch classics in Wyoming
A virtual Beta & Brews via a live Zoom presentation by Mountaineers members Justin and Susan Munn. Have a beer (at home) with us and hear about the Full Exum route on Grand Teton and the East Ridge of Wolf's Head.
MAC Leadership Seminar
Mountaineers Adventure Club students plan their leadership trips for the year
CANCELED - Tacoma Branch Awards Banquet
Tacoma Mountaineers Awards Potluck and Volunteer Recognition
Olympia Explorers Climb Day!
A day for the Explorers to come and work on climbing skills.
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly BLC meeting
Great Hall/Indoor Wall Closed for Routesetting
The Great Hall and Indoor Wall will be closed for Routesetting. Other building use allowed, but know that it will be loud.
Route Setting on Outdoor Climbing Wall
The backyard will be unavailable while climbing routes are reset. The rest of the building is available, but be aware that it may be very loud.
BUILDING UNAVAILABLE - CONSTRUCTION
The installation of new heat pumps and furnace will be taking place during this period, and the building is unavailable for rentals or programs.
Basic Climbing Instructor Night
This night will be used to go over lessons and changes for the 2022 year.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Climbing workshop with youth from SAMI
MAC Skills Night
Mountaineers Adventure Club
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Climbing workshop with youth from SAMI
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Climbing workshop with youth from SAMI
Mountain Workshop - PCJC
Youth Outreach climbing program
Olympia Family Climb Day
A day for Mountaineer families to come and climb.
Basic Climbing CS
CS session for Basic climbing
Beta and Brews: Climbing Washington's Second Hundred Highest
A Beta & Brews presentation by Mountaineers member John Porter. Have a beer with us and hear about climbing the 200 highest peaks in Washington.
BAC CS 1
First classroom session for the 2022 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing course.
After School Climbing Club
Youth Climbing Club
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Learn the basics of evaluating avalanche terrain and the framework for safe winter trip planning
Mount Rainier: An Artist's Tour class with Molly Hashimoto (virtual)
Join artist and author Molly Hashimoto for a virtual class on her new book "Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist’s Tour." Hosted by North Cascades Institute. Tickets $10
MAC Leadership Seminar
Mountaineers Adventure Club students plan their leadership trips for the year
After School Climbing Club
Youth Climbing Club
Branch Leadership Committee Retreat
Bi-annual retreat.
Basic Climbing Field Trip
BAsic Climbing field trip to lear/ review skills
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center.
Basic Climbing Field Trip
BAsic Climbing field trip to lear/ review skills
After School Climbing Club
Youth Climbing Club
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Field Trip
BAsic Climbing field trip to lear/ review skills
Basic Climbing Field Trip
BAsic Climbing field trip to lear/ review skills
Backcountry Touring Course - Lecture 2
Backcountry Touring Course - Lecture 1
MAC Skills Night
Mountaineers Adventure Club
Olympia Basic Climbing Field Trip 1
Basic Skills field trip for Olympia Basic Climbing
Tacoma Winter Camping Prep FT
Tacoma Winter Camping Prep FT
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Coure
Backcountry Touring Course - Lecture 3
Backcountry Touring Course - Lecture 1
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Learn the basics of evaluating avalanche terrain and the framework for safe winter trip planning
Mini Mountaineers Play Day
An afternoon of climbing, games, crafts & snacks
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Coure
Mountain Workshop - PCJC
Youth Outreach climbing program
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Learn the basics of evaluating avalanche terrain and the framework for safe winter trip planning
WFA Course
Mountaineers Wilderness First Aid Course
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 1
In person lecture
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2
Lecture 2 for Tacoma Intro to Backpacking
Basic Climbing Course Top-rope clinic
This clinic is for Basic climbing 2022 to learn/ review basic top rope climbing skills.
Tacoma BAC CS 5
Fifth classroom session for the 2022 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing course.
Basic Climbing CS
CS session for Basic climbing
Mountain Workshop - PCJC
Youth Outreach climbing program
Sailing Class Skipper's Meeting
Planning meeting for all skippers for the upcoming Basic Sailing class.
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Field Trip
BAsic Climbing course field trip to practice/ learn skills
Basic Climbing Field Trip
Basic climbing field trip to learn/ practice skills
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course, Tacoma Branch
Let's go sailing! Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat! This course will cover the knowledge needed to feel comfortable stepping aboard a sailboat and contributing to the fun of sailing the boat on the Salish Sea.
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Learn the basics of evaluating avalanche terrain and the framework for safe winter trip planning
Olympia Pathfinders Climb Day
A day for the Olympia Pathfinders to Climb
Wilderness Navigation Field Trip
Wilderness Navigation field trip at Irish Cabin.
Intro to Backpacking Practice Camp
Practice camp for Intro to Backpacking students
WFA Course
Mountaineers Wilderness First Aid Course
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course, Tacoma Branch
Let's go sailing! Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat! This course will cover the knowledge needed to feel comfortable stepping aboard a sailboat and contributing to the fun of sailing the boat on the Salish Sea.
Basic Sea Kayak class
Class room session
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course, Tacoma Branch
Let's go sailing! Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat! This course will cover the knowledge needed to feel comfortable stepping aboard a sailboat and contributing to the fun of sailing the boat on the Salish Sea.
Olympia Basic Climbing Field Trip 5
Rock 1 field trip for Olympia Basic Climbing course
Tacoma Scramble course gear practice weekend
Tacoma Alpine Scrambling course gear practice weekend.
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Field Trip
Field trip for the Basic Alpine climbing course
Basic Climbing Field Trip
Field trip for the Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Wilderness Navigation Field Trip
Wilderness Navigation field trip at Irish Cabin.
WFA Course
Mountaineers Wilderness First Aid Course
Tacoma Sea Kayaking, Navigation Lecture.
9AM to 5 PM clinic covering kayak navigation. Using upstairs lecture hall.
Wilderness Navigation Field Trip
Wilderness Navigation field trip at Irish Cabin.