Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
North Sound Leadership Conference
The annual Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Tacoma Intermediate Qualifier
Climbing program
Backcountry Touring Course Lecture 1
Backcountry Touring Course Lecture 1 Course Members only.
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for SAMI High School
Mini Mountaineers Holiday
Mini Mountaineers holiday fun!
Holiday Gear Grab
Say goodbye to 2025 by unloading your extra outdoor gear or by scoring items on your holiday gear wish list with our Holiday Gear Grab! Mountaineers members and nonmembers can stop by The Seattle Program Center on December 15 from 6-8pm to buy or sell their gently used outdoor gear.
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for SAMI High School
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Winter Solstice Celebration with Sound Bath and Breath Meditation
Winter Solstice Celebration with soothing sound bath session. More info to come.
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