Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
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
CANCELED - 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!
Walking the Wild: Backpack 900+ miles of the Hayduke Trail in Utah and 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 Utah and Arizona’s wild 900+mile Hayduke 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 with Diann Sheldon
Hiking and backpacking leader Diann Sheldon tells us about her experience whitewater (and calm-water) rafting on a multi-day trip down the Colorado River.
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.
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.
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Tacoma Mountaineers Gear Grab
Come find gear for the upcoming year.
Intermediate Climbing
Various field trips/practice sessions for Intermediate Climbing
MAC Adv. Skills Night
Advanced skills practice for MAC Teen club
Equity & Belonging Committee Retreat
Equity & Belonging Committee Retreat
Freshwaters Illustrated Film Showing
Northwest focused film night
Farther: Thru-hiker Heather 'Anish' Anderson
Heather "Anish" Anderson, who has completed blisteringly fast thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail, writes about backpacking these iconic locations. She'll join us to talk about her latest book, "Farther."
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
MAC Skills Night
MAC Teen Club working on skills at the Program Center
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
This course is set up for club wide Backpacking and Hiking Leaders and students. DO NOT SIGN UP..unless you are part of that group or have talked with one of the committee members. This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification course is delivered in a hybrid format, with an online component, a practical hands on training component, and a final assessment.
Wilderness
WFA for Tacoma courses
VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Mar 10, 2026
Join us for a virtual Meet The Mountaineers, a facilitated online meet and greet and a 90-minute presentation. Meet some fellow Mountaineers, learn about our history and how you can get involved, and get a quick overview of our website to find opportunities to jump in and get outside.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
CANCELED - Intro to backpacking lecture 1
This is the first lecture of the Introduction to Backpacking course
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
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.