Tacoma Branch Upcoming Events
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
MAC Skills Night
MAC Teen Club working on skills at the Program Center
Tacoma Basic Top-rope clinic
Tacoma Basic Glacier FT 3
Backpacking Gear Day
Discussing backpacking gear
Intermediate Climbing
Various field trips/practice sessions for Intermediate Climbing
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Tacoma Branch's annual introduction to sailing course. Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat!
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Ultralight Backpacking
Imagine being more comfortable, moving faster, covering more distance, using less energy and greatly improving your outdoor enjoyment, with less risk of injury. Learn strategies to gradually reduce your pack weight, focusing on clothing, gear, and food.
Tacoma BAC Instructors Practice
Rock critical skills practice - for 2026 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing instructors
Spring Break Camp
Kids Camp will be using the Program Center from 8am - 4:45pm M-F
Basic Sea Kayak CLASS DAY
8Hrs of valueble
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 7
Tacoma Basic Field Trip
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Tacoma Branch's annual introduction to sailing course. Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat!
Partner Program - Pierce County Juvenile Court
Climbing program for PCJC
100 Peaks at Mount Rainier National Park Celebration
Our annual event to recognize individuals pursuing the "MRNP 100 Peaks" award. Anyone wanting to learn more about these magnificent places, or share strategies, is encouraged to attend.
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for partner school, SAMI
Branch Leadership Committee
Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.
Monthly Equity & Belonging Committee Meetings
Monthly meetings for Equity & Belonging Committee members
Tacoma Branch Council Meeting
Want to learn more and get more involved with the Tacoma Branch? RSVP to learn about branch operations and participate in conversation.
Backpacking Food Dehydration Class
Learn to dehydrate food/meals
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Tacoma Branch's annual introduction to sailing course. Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat!
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for partner school, SAMI
MAC Adv. Skills Night
Advanced skills practice for MAC Teen club
Tacoma Basic Climbing FT 8
Tacoma Basic Field Trip
2026 Adventure with Purpose Gala
Please join us on April 25, 2026 for our biggest fundraiser of the year. For tickets and information on our main Gala page: mountaineers.org/Gala
Wilderness First Aid course
WFA for Tacoma Scrambles & Basic Climbing courses
Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Tacoma Branch's annual introduction to sailing course. Learn the skills to be a welcome member of the crew on a friend’s sailboat!
Intermediate Climbing
Various lectures and practice sessions for Intermediate climbing
Partner Program - SAMI
Climbing program for partner school, SAMI
MAC Leadership Seminar
Leadership discussions for MAC upperclassmen