Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
Winter Solstice Celebration with Sound Bath and Breath Meditation
Winter Solstice Celebration with soothing sound bath session. More info to come. ****Please do not register on this event page. Winter Solstice Event is posted under "Urban Walks"!
Pathfinders & Explorers Winter Solstice gathering
A gathering to welcome winter and the return of the sun
MAC Skills Night
MAC Teen Club working on skills at the Program Center
Tacoma Branch Council - January Meeting
Want to learn more and get more involved with the Tacoma Branch? RSVP to learn about branch operations and participate in conversation.
Tacoma Cross-Country Ski Beginner Class
Classroom session for Intro to Cross-Country Skiing
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 1
Kick-off field trip for 2026 course
2025 Tacoma Branch Volunteer Recognition and Awards Banquet
Our annual banquet to celebrate the incredible volunteers who make the Tacoma Branch possible.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle
We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Tacoma BAC Instructors Practice
Glacier critical skills practice - for 2026 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing instructors.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Seattle
We are thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again to Seattle!
Where in the World Have You Been? Antarctica Travels with Rick and Sue Little
Global adventurers Rick and Sue Little describe how they planned a trip to Antarctica.
Winter Camping Demo Day
In-person lecture and gear demos for Tacoma Branch's winter camping course.
Backcountry Touring Course Lecture 2
The Weather and Conditions Talk (This is one lecture about all the things that can ruin your day).
MAC Leadership Seminar
Leadership discussions for MAC upperclassmen
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 2
Fundamentals
New Leader Seminar
Seminar for prospective hike, backpacking and urban walk leaders
Backcountry Touring Course Lecture 3
The Trip Planning Lecture (The Hard Lecture).
MAC Skills Night
MAC Teen Club working on skills at the Program Center
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 3
Tacoma Basic Glacier FT 3
Wilderness First Aid
WFA for Tacoma courses
BeWild Speaker Series: Mastering Ice & Mixed Climbing with Will Gadd
Join us for a riveting evening celebrating the release of the 2nd edition of Ice & Mixed Climbing with world-renowned climber and Mountaineers Books author Will Gadd!
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Walking the Wild: Backpack the Heyduke Trail in Arizona with David Burdick
Our Walking the Wild series features extraordinary adventures on foot in the wilds of the world by Mountaineers members. In this event, join a journey in pictures along Arizona's wild 800-mile Heyduke trail with David Burdick.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Where in the World Have You Been? Rafting the Colorado River
Diann Sheldon tells us about her experience whitewater (and calm-water) rafting on a multi-day trip down the Colorado River.
Nigel Foster Presentation: Polar Tides
Potluck followed by Nigel Foster presenting his trip in Labrador and surrounding area.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 19, 2026
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.