Climbing Lecture: Aid & Big Wall Climbing Course
Intro + meet-'n-greet session for our new students to kick off the 2026 season.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Youth Youth activity: After School Expeditions Winter
Our After School Expedition Program for kids ages 10 - 13 introduces climbing and other
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Introduction to Winter/Mixed Climbing
Covers gear required for the course as well as overnight trip expectations
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backcountry Skiing Trip
Skier powered touring in the Alpental valley -- outside of the Alpental back bowls permit
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Prerequisites
Avalanche Safety Lecture: AIARE 1 Avalanche Course for Skiers, Splitboarders and Snowshoers
Foothills evening lecture session for AIARE Level 1 course.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Avalanche Safety Seminar
Presented by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), this class is an introductory presentation geared towards
Difficulty: Casual
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to navigate crucial communication in a remote crisis situation with Katja
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Clinic
Glacier critical skills practice - for the instructors with 2026 Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Prerequisites
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
MAC's annual trip to the beautiful Methow Valley for a weekend of Nordic skiing based
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed, G-XC 4 Advanced Groomed, G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Prerequisites
Trail Running Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Alpine Climbing Course field trip #1 - Top-rope Belay & Lower
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
No Prerequisites
Navigation Lecture: Wilderness Navigation
Activity 2 is a 1 day in-person event held at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Field trip: Downhill Ski Lessons Series A
Improve your downhill ski skills without long lift lines in a friendly small group setting.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
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: Moderate
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Prerequisites
Snowshoeing Clinic
[This trip is a place holder, pending finding a snowshoe leader. Please contact Andrew Smith
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
Cross-country Skiing Field trip: Nordic (CrossCountry) Ski Course
Our first field trip will be at the Kahler Glen golf course. We will focus
Difficulty: Easy, G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing
Students will learn, practice and demonstrate basic snowshoe techniques. Registration open to Olympia 2026 basic
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
First Aid Lecture: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Two-Day In-Person Wilderness First Aid (WFA) class.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 - Sun, Jan 18, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Trip
A Winter hike at Coldwater Lake!
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Trip
Priority given to 2026 Olympia Basic Climbing and Scrambling students. Open to non-students interested in
Difficulty: Very Strenuous, Snow Scramble, Winter Scramble
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required