Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Learn to scramble safely on snow-covered, 3rd class terrain, including the use of an ice
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Conditioning hikes, snowshoes, scrambles, and anything else related to fitness for climbers and climbing students.
Difficulty: *Varies*, Moderate, Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 3
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Prerequisites
Field trip: Intensive Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Climbing conditioner! Keep up your fitness training while socializing with other students and instructors
Difficulty: *Varies*, Strenuous, Winter Scramble
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Trail Running Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
This field trip will focus on trail and group etiquette for trail running.
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Navigation Field trip: Wilderness Navigation
Activity 3 is a 1 day in-person event held at Discovery Park. There will be
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). From the Samish Overlook we
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Lead Belay, Rappelling, Anchors
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Prerequisites
Sea Kayaking Field trip: Basic Sea Kayaking Course
Pool session includes wet exits and rescue training for Tacoma Chapter Basic Sea Kayaking students.
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
A NORTH CASCADES HIKE in APRIL?? You Bet!!! We just scouted this hike 3/1/26 and
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Learn snow travel techniques, ice axe self arrest, and glissading.
Difficulty: Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski, Winter Scramble
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
No Prerequisites
Naturalist Clinic
Instructor training for field trip leaders and assistant leaders or instructors for the Introduction to
Difficulty: *Varies*
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
This is a glacier travel skills practice for the Metz/Dittig SIG
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
No Prerequisites
Sailing Lecture: Basic Crewing/Sailing Course
Classroom session for the Tacoma Branch's Basic Crewing/Sailing course. These sessions are held at the
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Skills nights organized by SIGs
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad A
Meet your fellow classmates and instructors, chat gear and course requirements and get stoked for
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Intensive Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Instructor review sessions provide the opportunity to learn how technical skills will be taught to
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Following Alpine Rock
Workshop #4 teaches followers how to go through the multipitch sequence, and teaches cleaning &
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Practice Session
A free clinic. Open to qualified non-members. Review and practice alpine rock climbing techniques, belay
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Prerequisites