Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
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!
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.
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 Heyduke trail with David Burdick.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
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.
Intermediate Climbing
Various field trips/practice sessions for Intermediate Climbing
MAC Adv. Skills Night
Advanced skills practice for MAC Teen club
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
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
MAC Adv. Skills Night
Advanced skills practice for MAC Teen club
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Where in the World Have You Been? Hiking Adventures in Scotland
Marilyn Thompson, Don Thompson, and Lisa McPeak describe their separate trips and recent routes in Scotland, suggesting various ways of planning a Highlands or Lowlands excursion.
South Sound Leadership Conference Set-Up
Staff and Volunteers will be setting up for the South Sound Leadership Conference
2026 South Sound Leadership Conference
The South Sound Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking, inspiring and empowering the Mountaineers’ current and aspiring volunteer leaders.
Olympia Basic Alpine Climbing Rock 1 FT
TPC reserved for Rock Fundamentals Field Trip for Olympia Basic Climbing Course. Please register for the event through the course page.
MAC Leadership Seminar
Leadership discussions for MAC upperclassmen
CANCELED - Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2
Leader's notes In our second lecture we will cover clothing choices, cooking, staying hydrated and fed, food storage, Leave No Trace ethics, and trip planning. We will have periodic breaks for gear demonstrations and questions.
Board of Directors Retreat
Mountaineers Board of Directors Retreat
Mountaineers Table at Summit, Myths & Music Concert
An Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance featuring the world premiere of It Stands Alone by Stephen Lias, 2024 composer in residence at Mount Rainier National Park. Mountaineers volunteers will be onsite with information about our programs and community.
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing