2022 results
Downhill Ski Lesson (Series A) 2026

Downhill Ski Lesson (Series A) 2026 - Meany Lodge

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
23 participants
Registration closes Jan 15
Outdoor Centers Branch
Jennifer Simerson
Qualified Youth Leader
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail

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
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Jan 7; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde
Snowshoe Trek and Lunch (L) - Meany Lodge

Snowshoe Trek and Lunch (L) - Meany Lodge

Snowshoeing Clinic
[This trip is a place holder, pending finding a snowshoe leader. Please contact Andrew Smith
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jan 4
Outdoor Centers Branch
Andrew Smith
Field Trip #1

Field Trip #1 - Kahler Glen Golf Course

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
0 participants 6 instructors on waitlist
Registration closes Jan 16
Everett Branch
Rachel Shafer
Basic Snowshoe Field Trip - Paradise Area (winter)

Basic Snowshoe Field Trip - Paradise Area (winter)

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
21 participants 8 instructors
Registration closes Jan 8
Olympia Branch
Mike Forsyth
Qualified Youth Leader
WFA Wilderness First Aid

WFA Wilderness First Aid - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

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
0 participants
Registration closes Jan 2
Seattle Branch
Stella Kim
Coldwater Lake

Day Hike - Coldwater Lake

Day Hiking Trip
A Winter hike at Coldwater Lake!
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
5 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Jan 15
Tacoma Branch
Kay Luoma
Mailbox Peak

Climbing Conditioner - Mailbox Peak

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
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 14; Non-Priority Registration opens Jan 10
Olympia Branch
Laura Shauger
Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers Joint Activity

Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers Joint Activity - Hyak Lake, Nordic Pass, Windy Pass & Mount Catherine

Youth Youth activity: Pathfinders
Outdoor activity for Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers programs
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jan 15
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
Qualified Youth Leader
Placeholder Routes & Places

Basic Snowshoe - Obstruction Point Road

Snowshoeing Trip
Two nights of winter camping near Hurricane Ridge. We'll snowshoe out along Obstruction Point Road
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 - Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 14
Tacoma Branch
Colin Chapman
Essential Sea Kayak Skills

Essential Sea Kayak Skills - Lake Washington

Sea Kayaking Clinic
FORWARD STROKE WITH EURO PADDLE CLINIC - This part of a series of clinics focused
Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/III
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 2 leaders
Registration opens Jan 1
Seattle Branch
Duncan Cox
Tacoma Explorers & Pathfinders Joint Activity

Tacoma Explorers & Pathfinders Joint Activity - Youth Trip

Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Explorers
Outdoor activity for both the Tacoma Explorers and Pathfinders programs.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jan 15
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
Qualified Youth Leader
Single Day Ski Lesson

Single Day Ski Lesson - Meany Lodge

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Clinic
Improve your downhill ski skills without long lift lines in a friendly small group setting.
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Jan 14
Outdoor Centers Branch
Jennifer Simerson
Qualified Youth Leader
Field Trip #1

Field Trip #1 - Erling Stordahl

Cross-country Skiing Field trip: Nordic (Cross-country) Ski Course
CC on easy groomed terrain
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
2 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jan 2
Tacoma Branch
Cross Country Ski Clinic - Advanced Beginner to Intermediate - White Pass Nordic Center

Cross Country Ski Clinic - Advanced Beginner to Intermediate - White Pass Nordic Center

Cross-country Skiing Clinic
This clinic is for classic skiers who have the basics down, feel comfortable on hills
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed, G-XC 3 Intermediate Groomed
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jan 15
Olympia Branch
Karen Pyle
Artist Point

Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Artist Point

Backcountry Skiing Trip
Beginner backcountry ski trip - focus on efficient uphill travel and route selection
Difficulty: Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Prerequisites
9 participants on waitlist 1 leader
Registration closes Jan 15
Seattle Branch
Juliane Gust
Basic Snowshoeing Field Trip

Basic Snowshoeing Field Trip - Grace Lakes

Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing Equivalency
Field trip for the Seattle Basic Snowshoe Course.
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jan 15
Seattle Branch
Rachel Rubin
Naturalist Trip - Vashon & Maury Islands

Naturalist Trip - Vashon & Maury Islands

Naturalist Trip
This is our annual winter birding trip to Vashon Island. We will drive to several
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jan 1
Seattle Branch
Stewart Hougen
Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Paradise Valley Conservation Area

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/Moderate
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Jan 15
Foothills Branch
Andy Cahn
Qualified Youth Leader
Naturalist Trip - The Okanogan

Naturalist Trip - The Okanogan

Naturalist Trip
Winter birding trip to the Okanogan. We will stay in Omak and do day trips
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 - Mon, Jan 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
2 participants on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 13
Seattle Branch
Thomas Bancroft