2022 results
Tiger Mountain Field Trip

Tiger Mountain Field Trip - West Tiger Mountain No. 1

Scrambling Field trip: Pod-based Alpine Scrambling Course
Hike to West Tiger #1 to review gear, conditioning and being prepared for the weather.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
12 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Feb 1; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Craig Kartes
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Feb 16; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Will Tooker
Single Pitch Leading 1

Single Pitch Leading 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns

Climbing Field trip: Leading on Trad
Practice climbing single pitch routes on mock leads
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 - Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 3 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 19
Foothills Branch
Andrew Wood
The South Sound Leadership Conference - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

The South Sound Leadership Conference - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
The South Sound Leadership Conference is a fun day of professional development dedicated to thanking,
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
55 participants
Registration closes Mar 20
The Mountaineers Branch
On-Trail Navigation Field Trip

On-Trail Navigation Field Trip - Carkeek Park

Navigation Field trip: On-Trail Navigation
A half-day field trip to a nearby location for hands-on practice.
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Mar 12
Seattle Branch
Trudi Jackson
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Whitewater Packrafting Course - Field Trip #1

Basic Whitewater Packrafting Course - Field Trip #1 - Snoqualmie River: Powerhouse to Plum Landing

Packrafting Field trip: Basic Whitewater Packrafting Course
The goal of this outing is to gain confidence swimming safely in a Class II
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
10 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Dec 29; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Alex Bond
Humpback Mountain

Winter Scramble - Humpback Mountain

Scrambling Trip
Strenuous snowshoe with some steep snow in places.
Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Mar 2
Seattle Branch
Mark Scheffer
Seattle Pathfinders - Mountain Bike Meet Up

Seattle Pathfinders - Mountain Bike Meet Up - Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Pathfinders will meet for a casual meet up and ride at Duthie Hill Park! Alvaro
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
4 participants 2 chaperones
Registration closes Mar 19
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
Field Trips - All Required

Field Trips - All Required - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Basic Climbing Course field trip.
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
9 participants 46 instructors
Everett Branch
Jill Thornton
Conditioning Hike

Conditioning Hike - Section Line Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
A scrambling conditioning hike to help students build up to the level of fitness required
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 instructor on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 19
Foothills Branch
Travis Vermeer
Climbing Conditioner

Climbing Conditioner - South Bessemer Mountain

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Conditioner for Tormire SIG. All other Basic Alpine Students welcomed after 3/16.
Difficulty: Very Strenuous, Winter Scramble
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Mar 19; Non-Priority Registration opens Mar 16
Seattle Branch
Saynier Tormire
Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers Joint Activity

Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers Joint Activity - Paradise Area (winter)

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Outdoor activity for Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers programs
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Mar 19
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Junior MAC Hike

Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Teneriffe (Kamikaze) Falls

Youth Youth activity: Junior MAC
Join us for a day of hiking!
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
9 participants 4 chaperones
Registration closes Mar 5
Seattle Branch
Hank Stein
Qualified Youth Leader
CHS 1 Pacing Hike

CHS 1 Pacing Hike - Little Si

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS1 pacing hike led at a pace of 1.5-2.0 mph
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Mar 8
Seattle Branch
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas

Backcountry Skiing Trip
Skier powered touring in the Alpental valley -- outside of the Alpental back bowls permit
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closed Oct 1
Foothills Branch
Randy Oakley
FUNdamentals

FUNdamentals - Pine & Cedar Lakes

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Get the fundamental skills of knots, belay and rappel techniques. Test out your navigation skills
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 - Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
2 participants 9 instructors
Registration closes Mar 19
Bellingham Branch
Minda Paul
Activity 6 (2023) Crevasse Rescue

Activity 6 (2023) Crevasse Rescue - Hurricane Ridge (winter)

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Crevasse Rescue
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants 1 instructor on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 19
Kitsap Branch
Gretchen Nalley
CHS 2 Pacing Hike

CHS 2 Pacing Hike - Tiger Mountain Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
Test your pace on this moderate hike on the Tiger Mountain Trail to Murat’s Bridge
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 8; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Phoebe Smith
Mount Si Main Trail

Climbing Conditioner - Mount Si

Climbing Trip
Annual Mt Si Breakfast hike - conditioning is more fun when bacon and pastries are
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Prerequisites
18 participants 8 leaders
Registration closes Mar 12
Foothills Branch
Jessica Umayam
Adventure Activity - Snoquera Falls Loop

Adventure Activity - Snoquera Falls Loop

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Let's get adventurous! Mini Mountaineers will experience climbing, hiking, playing in the snow, and more!
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 20
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader