Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
Basic Climbing FT 6
Field Trip 6 (Attend only one night, either 4/14 or 4/15)
Basic Climbing FT 6
Field Trip 6 (Attend only one night, either 4/14 or 4/15)
Bikepacking - Irish Cabin
Bikepacking Course is using the Irish Cabin Property
Wilderness First Aid Course - TACOMA
WFA - RMI
After School Club
After School Climbing Club for kids will be using the backyard and Great Hall
After School Club
After School Climbing Club for kids will be using the Great Hall and backyard
Climate Change Speaker Series: Climate Reality 2021
Join Mountaineers member Dr. Sunny Remington Doucette for an overview of recent climate-related events around the world and their disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Learn more about climate justice and how we can help ensure a just future. This event is the first in our Climate Change Speaker Series.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club is a year-round club for teens who enjoy outdoor adventure.
Town Hall: Equity & Inclusion at The Mountaineers
Join to learn about our first-ever Equity & Inclusion strategy and roadmap, including upcoming improvements to make our Board nominations process more equitable and transparent. We will have plenty of time for discussion and questions.
Beta & Brews: Basic Climbs
A virtual Beta & Brews on several Basic Climbs. Our presenters are Manisha Powar on Spickard and Redoubt; Skye Stoury and Garrett Arnold on Kangaroo Temple; Paul Brown and Ben Chapman on Tatoosh Mini-Traverse (Unicorn, Foss, Castle, Pinnacle); Craig Taylor and Kelli Taylor on Ruth and Icy. Have a beer (at home) with us and watch the presentation!
Intermediate Rock CS 2
Classroom Session 2
Basic Climbing FT 7
Field Trip 7 (Attend only one day, either 4/24 or 4/25)
Basic Climbing FT 7
Field Trip 7 (Attend only one day, either 4/24 or 4/25)
After School Club
After School Climbing Club for kids will be using the backyard and Great Hall
After School Club
After School Climbing Club for kids will be using the Great Hall and backyard
Intermediate Rock Clinic 2
Clinic 2
CANCELED - Basic Climbing Course - Olympia
Rock Field Trip for Olympia Basic Climbing
Basic Climbing FT 8
Field Trip 8 (Attend only one day, either 5/5 or 5/6)
Wilderness Navigation Field Trip
One day field trip to the Irish Cabin property for Tacoma Wilderness Navigation students.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club is a year-round club for teens who enjoy outdoor adventure.
Graham Zimmerman | Global Adventures of an Imperfect Advocate
Join Graham Zimmerman for an event on the intersection between climbing big mountains and climate change advocacy.
Branch Leadership Committee
Branch Leadership Committee
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Compressed Basic Climbing Olympia
Olympia Compressed Basic Climbing Course
Columbia Gorge Car Camp
Explore six of the spectacular waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge, camping Saturday night at Eagle Creek Campground.
Wilderness First Aid Course - TACOMA
WFA - RMI
Tacoma Intermediate - Practice Clinic 2
Practice skills that were taught in Lecture 2
Sea Kayak Basic Course
Classroom session for Sea Kayak Basic Course
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club is a year-round club for teens who enjoy outdoor adventure.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Car Camp
Experience two scenic easy day hikes, a Saturday night encampment at Sol Duc Hot Springs and a possible dip in the hot springs pools on a fun-packed weekend.
Marty Babare Memorial
Celebration of Life for Mountaineer Marty Babare
Wild Skills with SheJumps
Tentative date for Wild Skills
Ozette Triangle Car Camp
Explore two popular Olympic Coast beaches, each with its own unique features, hiking to Sand Point on Saturday and Cape Alava on Sunday, camping Saturday night at the nearby Lost Resort Campground, for a fun weekend experience.
Hold for Marty Babare Memorial
Hold for Marty Babare's Memorial.
Summer Camp Staff Training
Summer Camp Staff will be using the building to train
Summer Camp Staff Training
Summer Camp Staff will be using the building to train
Branch Leadership Committee
Branch Leadership Committee
Summer Camp Staff Training - Irish Cabin
Camp Staff will be training at Irish Cabin
Compressed Basic Climbing Olympia
Olympia Compressed Basic Climbing Course
Private Event - MOCHA Juneteenth
Private Event
Ocean City State Park Car Camp
We will hike around Damon Point on Saturday, camp Saturday night at Ocean City State Park and hike on Sunday in nearby Griffiths-Priday State Park at Copalis Beach. Registration for the car camp is by registering for the two day hikes. Anyone registering for one of the day hikes must also register for the other day hike and for the overnight. Compliance is monitored by requiring leader permission for both day hikes.
CANCELED - The Mountaineers 50-Year Member Luncheon 2021
Each year, The Mountaineers celebrates our legacy members by hosting a luncheon for those who have been members for over 50 years or have received an honorary membership. This event is by invite only.
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Summer Camp
Youth Summer Camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth Summer Camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth Summer Camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
La Wis Wis Campground Car Camp
Enjoy two popular lake hikes near White Pass, camping Saturday night at scenic La Wis Wis Campground. Saturday's hike will be to Deer and Sand Lakes and Sunday's hike will be to Packwood Lake.
Ocean City State Park Car Camp
Enjoy two scenic beach hikes with a Saturday night encampment at popular Ocean City State Park. Saturday we hike around Damon Point and Sunday we hike to the tip of the sandspit and back in Griffiths-Priday State Park.
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth summer camp will be using the building
Summer Camp
Youth Summer Camp will be using the building
Intermediate Glacier CS 3
Classroom Session 3
Summer Camp - Irish Cabin
Youth Summer Camp will be using the Irish Cabin this week
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Summer Camp - Irish Cabin
Youth summer camp will be using Irish Cabin this week
Mt. St. Helens Car Camp
Day hike the Coldwater Lake Trail on Saturday and to Harry's Ridge on Sunday, camping Saturday night at popular Seaquest State Park. If Johnston Observatory has reopened by August 7, we will visit it after Sunday's hike.
Intermediate Glacier Clinic 3
Clinic 3
Ocean City State Park Car Camp
Experience the scenic Washington Coast on a September 11-12 car camp at popular Ocean City State Park, with a Saturday day hike around scenic Damon Point and a Sunday day hike on the sandspit at beautiful Griffiths-Priday State Park.
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Branch Leadership Committee Fall Retreat
Bi-annual retreat of branch chairs.
Wilderness First Aid Course - TACOMA
WFA - RMI
Dungeness Campground Car Camp
Experience the best day hike in the Pacific Northwest, Dungeness Lighthouse, on Saturday, camping in prime reserved adjoining campsites in the popular Dungeness Campground Saturday night and hiking to the best view in Olympic National Park, Hurricane Hill, on Sunday.
Wilderness First Aid Course - TACOMA
WFA - RMI
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Nigel Foster Presentation and Potluck
Nigel will present on his recent adventure in Indonesia, when he kayaked around the Heart of Toba, Samosir Island, in the World’s largest caldera lake. Bring a dish to share, assuming the pandemic allows us to do that sort of thing.
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Tacoma Branch Council.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center.