Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
Summer Camp
Summer Camp - Rainier 2
Intermediate Climbing Course
Intermediate climbing course
Summer Camp - Rainier 2
Summer Camp - Rainier Week 2
Intermediate Climb Course - Practice Clinic
Intermediate Climb Course - Practice Clinic
Baker Lodge Retreat
Join the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee for an adventure-filled weekend at Mt. Baker Lodge. We have multiple hikes scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking and Backpacking Committee Meeting
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking and Backpacking Committee Meeting
Gear Grab End of Summer Sale
Join us for our next Gear Grab, open to members and non-members to buy and sell used gear.
50-Year Member Luncheon 2022
This social gathering and celebration is specifically for Mountaineers Members who have reached Lifetime membership, celebrating over 50-years of membership with The Mountaineers or have been awarded an Honorary Membership by our Board of Directors. By invite only, this annual luncheon celebrates our legacy and honorary members with a hosted lunch.
TAC MAC New Member Meeting
Kickoff meeting for new and returning MAC members
Wilderness Navigation Field Trip
Wilderness Navigation field trip at Irish Cabin.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Walking Great Britain with Heather Hansen (virtual presentation)
In this virtual presentation, Colorado-based travel journalist Heather Hansen shares insights she gained while writing her guidebook *Walking Great Britain: England, Scotland, and Wales*. If you long to explore the British Isles on foot, Hansen knows the best routes.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Olympia Jr. MAC Climb Skills Night
A night for the Olympia Jr. MAC to meet and learn basic climbing skills.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Trail Emergency Preparedness
Learn First Aid and Emergency Procedures to promote safety while on the trail. This is designed to give some tips to staying medically safe while in our PNW woods. Also this fulfills one requirement to initially becoming a volunteer hike and backpacking leader.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
New Hike & Backpack Leader Seminar
Informational meeting for prospecting hike and backpack leaders.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Olympia Jr MAC Rock climbing Skills Night
We will review belay and tie-in basics and then learn lead belay and lead climb techniques.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Outdoor Leadership Seminar is a one-day classroom-based seminar that explores the principles for great outdoor leadership, and dives into the nuances of critical decision-making and group management that arise on our trips. The seminar is highly interactive and based around scenarios and case studies. While geared toward current and future Mountaineers activity leaders, it is open to anyone who wants to build their leadership skills!
CHS and Backpacking Course Graduation & Volunteer Appreciation
Join us for an evening of celebration. We will recognize our dedicated volunteers, celebrate our CHS and Backpacking Course graduates, and share stories about a fun summer.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Basic Alpine Climbing Course Graduation
This is a private event for Basic Alpine Climbing Course participants and instructors.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
2022 Navigation Summit
2022 Navigation Summit with the Navigation Council
Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing 2nd Year Student Evaluation
For students who took but did not complete the course in 2022, and are interested in being a 2nd year student in 2023.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Olympia Jr MAC Rock Climbing Skills Night
We will be focusing on refining the skills that have been taught throughout the course, such as belay, lead belay and climb, and climbing techniques.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Tacoma Leadership Conference
The first annual Tacoma Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Tacoma Branch Awards Banquet
Tacoma Mountaineers Awards Potluck and Volunteer Recognition
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Mountain Workshop - SAMI
Youth Climbing Workshop
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Every year, The Mountaineers hosts an organization-wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Seattle Program Center! This event is open to all volunteers across the organization. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to supporting our programs!
The Mountaineers Board of Directors Spring Retreat
Board of Directors Spring Retreat
Seattle 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.