Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Course - Kick Off
The training evolution begins during this first team meeting. This is a comprehensive day of training designed to set students up for success.
Wilderness Navigation Classroom Session
Wilderness Navigation Classroom Session to focus on compass bearing's and map work
Partner Program - Pierce County Juvenile Court
Climbing program for PCJC
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for partner school, SAMI
MAC Adv. Skills Night
Advanced skills practice for MAC Teen club
Skills practice with Oly Club Parents
Skills Practice for Olympia Club Parents for basic climbing and to help at field trips.
CANCELED - Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Where in the World Have You Been? Hiking Adventures in Scotland
Marilyn Thompson, Don Thompson, and Lisa McPeak describe their separate trips and recent routes in Scotland, suggesting various ways of planning a Highlands or Lowlands excursion.
South Sound Leadership Conference Set-Up
Staff and Volunteers will be setting up for the South Sound Leadership Conference
2026 South Sound Leadership Conference
The South Sound Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring, and empowering the Mountaineers current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing Rock 1 FT
TPC reserved for Rock Fundamentals Field Trip for Olympia Basic Climbing Course. Please register for the event through the course page.
Tacoma Branch Safety Overview and Meet & Greet
Overview of Mountaineers Safety Committee & Safety Resources, Safety Branch Officer Meet & Greet, Q&A opportunity
Basic Climbing Crevasse Rescue Practice session
Informal practice session for Basic Climbing Students
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for partner school, SAMI
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.
MAC Leadership Seminar
Leadership discussions for MAC upperclassmen
Oly MAC
Mac Skills Night
Board of Directors Retreat
Mountaineers Board of Directors Retreat
Mountaineers Table at Summit, Myths & Music Concert
An Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance featuring the world premiere of It Stands Alone by Stephen Lias, 2024 composer in residence at Mount Rainier National Park. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
MAC Skills Night
MAC Teen Club working on skills at the Program Center
Tacoma Basic Top-rope clinic
Tacoma Basic Glacier FT 3
Backpacking Gear Day
Discussing backpacking gear
Intermediate Climbing
Various field trips/practice sessions for Intermediate Climbing
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Tacoma Branch's annual introduction to sailing course. Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat!
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Ultralight Backpacking
Imagine being more comfortable, moving faster, covering more distance, using less energy and greatly improving your outdoor enjoyment, with less risk of injury. Learn strategies to gradually reduce your pack weight, focusing on clothing, gear, and food.
Tacoma BAC Instructors Practice
Rock critical skills practice - for 2026 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing instructors
Spring Break Camp
Kids Camp will be using the Program Center from 8am - 4:45pm M-F
Basic Sea Kayak CLASS DAY
8Hrs of valueble