iCalTacoma Program Center All Events
Tacoma Conditioning Hiking Series Planning Meeting for 2020
At this meeting we discuss our plan to offer a Conditioning Hiking Series through Tacoma in 2020. We hope to build a base of Hike Leaders to help with the course so that we can share a broader range of experiences with the students. We welcome Hike Leaders with all levels of experience to participate in the planning meeting and help with the class.
Private Event - Medtronic
Private Event
OPTIONAL Sport Climbing Course Session 4
This is an OPTIONAL, fourth Sport Climbing Course in-person session. Participants must be registered students or instructors in the Sport Climbing Course.
Wilderness First Aid Scenarios Practice Night
WFA Scenarios
Pioneers Climbing
An introduction to climbing
Private Event - Dave Montgomery
Private Event
Intermediate Climbing Committee
Meeting to develop the 2020 Intermediate Climbing Course.
Private Event - Archbright
Private Event
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers nature activity.
Sea Kayak Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting
Private Event - CommGenix
Private Event
Scramble Committee Meeting
For all leaders, instructors, and student instructors working on the 2020 Tacoma Scramble Course.
Wilderness First Aid Course - TACOMA
WFA - RMI
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Private Event - WA Landlord Assoc.
Private Meeting
Private Event - WA Landlord Assoc.
Private Event
Mountain Workshop - Lincoln HS
Youth Workshop - Climbing and Wilderness First Aid
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Annual Potluck, Backpacking Course Graduation & Volunteer Recognition
Join us to celebrate a great summer of hiking and backpacking!
Branch Leadership Committee Meeting
Quarterly in-person meeting of the Branch Leadership Committee.
Wilderness First Aid Scenarios Practice Night
WFA Scenarios
Private Event - Washington Wildlife Rehab Association
Private Event
Private Event - Washington Wildlife Rehab Association
Private Event
Intro to Backpacking Planning Meeting for 2020 Class
At this meeting we will review feedback from the 2019 class and discuss changes to incorporate into the 2020 class. We hope to build a larger base of volunteers to help with the course so that we can share a broader range of experiences with the students. We welcome backpackers with all levels of experience to participate in the planning meeting and help with the class.
Mountain Workshop - YETI
Youth Climbing Clinic
Mini Mountaineers Climb Night
Mini Mountaineers climb night and open house. Come see what the program is all about.
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!
Climbing Graduation Party
Celebrate our grads from the Basic and Intermediate Climbing Programs, and honor the volunteers who helped them succeed!
Private Event - Pierce Conservation District
Private Meeting
Private Event - Pierce Conservation District
Private Meeting
WFA Course - REI
Wilderness First Aid Course sponsored by REI. NOT a Mountaineers course.
Tacoma Scrambling Course Banquet
End of the 2019 season get together and graduation. All Tacoma scramble students welcome.
Tacoma Snowshoe Committee
Really important snow stuff!
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers nature activity.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Sea Kayak Committee Meeting
Sea Kayak Committee
Private Event Pending - Nichole Frandanisa
Private Event
Tacoma Mountaineers Leader Appreciation and Awards Dinner
An evening of celebrating and honoring our leaders and volunteers!
Mountain Workshop - Lincoln HS
Youth Workshop - Climbing and Navigation Lesson
Private Event - Jessica Pierce
Private Event
Private Event - Michael Hankins
Private Event
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mountaineers Foundation board meeting
Board members only
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures
Hold for Gear Swap
Possible Date for Used Gear Swap
Olympia Pioneers Climbing Workshop
Olympia Pioneers will be using the climbing walls
Mountain Workshop - Boy Scouts
Climbing workshop for boy scout troop
XC Ski Waxing Clinic
Learn to hot wax your own cross-country skis!
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Private Event - Junior League of Tacoma
Private Event
Olympia Explorers Climb Day
Olympia Explorers day for learning to Rock Climb
Private Event - Lynne Christiansen
Private Event
Basic Snowshoe - Lecture
Tacoma Basic Snowshoe Lecture
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Sea Kayak Committee Meeting
Sea Kayak Committee
Private Event - CommGenix
Private Event
Tacoma Sea Kayak Holiday Party
'Tis the season for Tacoma Mountaineers Sea Kayakers to come together for a Holiday BBQ and Party.
Mountaineers Foundation / Keta Legacy Foundation board retreat
Board members only
Private Event - Better Properties
Private Event
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures
Private Event - Trillium
Private Event
Hold for Monika Newbold
Temporary Hold until 9/23
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Private Event - Sarah Woodward
Private Event
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
New Hike and Backpack Leader Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Intermediate Course Info Night
Learn about Tacoma's 2020 Intermediate Climbing Course, plus Q&A.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Basic Snowshoe Lecture
Tacoma Branch Basic Snowshoe Lecture
2020 Hiking and Backpacking Summit
A meeting of the Hiking & Backpacking Chairs and Leadership Teams
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures
Intermediate Qualifier Refresher
Basic skills refresher night for prospective intermediate climbing course students.
Private Event - Jean Elliott
Private Event
Private Event - Junior League of Tacoma
Private Event
Intermediate Climbing Course Qualifier
Qualifying skills exam for applicants to the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Alpine Climbing Course. This exam is a prerequisite for the Glacier and Rock Modules.
2020 Hikers and Backpackers Kick-Off Meeting
Come learn about the exciting year ahead for the Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee! All are welcome to attend, so feel free to bring a friend or family member.
Intermediate Course Welcome Night
For the new 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Students.
2020 Sea Kayaking Summit
A meeting of the Sea Kayak chairs
New Hike and Backpack Leader Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers at this free seminar!
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Basic Climbing Course Lecture 1
LECTURE #1 Course Introduction, Clothing/Equipment, Safety & Roped Climbing Overview
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Intermediate Glacier: Lecture 1
Introduction to the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course Module with discussion on glacier travel.
Private Event - Rachel Lynn Henley Foundation
Private Event
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures. For this meeting we will be selecting photos for our annual gallery show at the Catholic Community Services Tahoma Gallery. Come with up to 10 of your photos for everyone to vote on for the show.
Intermediate Glacier: Lecture 2
This is a lecture for the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course Module, including crevasse rescue and ground school.
Winter Camping Lecture
Tacoma Branch Winter Camping Lecture
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Private Event - Junior League of Tacoma
Private Event
Intermediate Snowshoeing Lecture
Tacoma Intermediate Snowshoe Lecture
BASIC FIELD TRIP 1 PREP
Basic Field Trip 1 Prep - Knots, Prusiking, and Sizing and Tying Slings and Prusiks, Leader Tie-off Demo
BASIC FIELD TRIP 1 PREP
Basic Field Trip 1 Prep - Knots, Prusiking, and Sizing and Tying Slings and Prusiks, Leader Tie-off Demo
Mini Mountaineers Sensory Play
A fun night of climbing, messy art and water play
Basic Field Trip 1 Prep - Knots, Prusiking, and Sizing and Tying Slings and Prusiks, Leader Tie-off Demo
Basic Field Trip 1 - Practice Knots, Prusiking, Belaying, Leader Tie-off with Belay Escape, and Anchors. Go over 10 Es.
BASIC FIELD TRIP 1
Basic Field Trip 1 - Practice Knots, Prusiking, Belaying, Leader Tie-off with Belay Escape, and Anchors. Go over 10 Es.
Winter Camping Gear Night
Tacoma Winter Camping students bring their overnight gear for inspection and practice.
Intermediate Glacier: Skills Clinic 1
This is a mandatory practice session for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
BASIC LECTURE 2
Basic Lecture 2 - Health/Nutrition & Mechanics of Rescue
Spring Climbing Summit
Spring Climbing Summit
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Intermediate Glacier: Skills Clinic 2
This is a mandatory practice session for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course Module.
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Private Event - Junior League of Tacoma
Private Event
Basic Lecture 3
Snow Travel, Snow Camping, GAR, and Leave No Trace Ethics
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #2 – SKILLS TEST AND GLACIER TRAVEL PRACTICE
Belay, Prusiking, and Leader Tie-off with Belay Escape Tests & Glacier Skills
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #2 – SKILLS TEST AND GLACIER TRAVEL PRACTICE
Belay, Prusiking, and Leader Tie-off with Belay Escape Tests & Glacier Skills
Scramble Class 1
First night of class
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Scramble Class 2
Prep for Rock 1
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Intermediate Rock Lecture 1
Introduction to the Tacoma Intermediate Rock Module, discussion and ground school.
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 1
This is the first of 3 class sessions for the Intro to Backpacking Course.
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #4 PREP & ROCK LECTURE
Intro to Rock Climbing & Rappelling
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #4 PREP & ROCK LECTURE
Intro to Rock Climbing & Rappelling
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #4 – ROCK 1
Rock Climbing & Rappel Practice
Basic Climbing FIELD TRIP #4 – ROCK 1
Rock Climbing & Rappel Practice
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2
This is the second of 3 class sessions for the Intro to Backpacking Course.
Scramble Class 3
Snow travel, Avalanche information
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Basic Climbing Lecture 4
Decision Making, Group Dynamics, and Climbing Classification
Private Event - Junior League of Tacoma
Private Event
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Rock: Skills Clinic 1
This is a mandatory practice session for the Intermediate Rock Module students, part of the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Alpine Climbing Course.
Gear Practice Day
This is the last of 3 class sessions for the Intro to Backpacking Course.
Scramble Class 4
Prep for Snow 2, Winter camping
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Basic Sea Kayak Class Session
All day classroom session as part of the Sea Kayak Basic Course
Scramble Final Exam
Final, prep for snow overnight
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Intermediate Rock: Lecture 2
This is the small party self-rescue lecture for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Rock Module.
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Rock: Skills Clinic 2
This is a mandatory practice session for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Rock Module to prepare for the Small Party Self Rescue field trip.
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Basic Climbing Lecture 5
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Pt. 2
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mt. Rainier National Park Volunteer Brunch
Pot luck brunch for anyone interested in volunteering at Mt Rainier National Park-- Meadow Rovers, Citizen Scientists, and other VIP's (Volunteers in the Park) as well as new or prospective volunteers
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Sea Kayakers Potluck/meeting
Social hour to have fun, elect officers, and conduct any business needed.
Wild Skills Day for Girls
The Tacoma Mountaineers partners with SheJumps for the fun-filled day of outdoor skill building for girls
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Basic Climbing Final Exam
Basic final exam. Bring a laptop!
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp at the Tacoma Mountaineers
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Intermediate Glacier: Lecture 3
Hard snow and ice lecture for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course Module.
Explorers Meeting
Meeting for Explorers Youth Club, for kids age 10-13
Mini Mountaineers
Mini Mountaineers Nature Activity
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
MAC Meeting
Mountaineers Adventure Club for teens age 14-18. MAC is a year-round program for teens who enjoy outdoor adventures.
Intermediate Glacier: Skills Clinic 3
This is a mandatory practice session for students in the 2020 Tacoma Intermediate Glacier Course Module.
Pioneers Meeting
Pioneers Youth Club for ages 6-9
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilderness Navigation - Great Hall, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Private Event - Susie McClellan
Private Event
Photo Grooup
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.
Photo Group
We get together the 2nd Tuesday of every month to share photos and tips for taking better pictures.