Climbing Lecture: Basic Climbing Course
Tacoma Basic Climbing Lecture 3 - Intro to Snow and Glacier
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue (aka Intermediate Glacier Travel)
Winter Mountaineering and Advanced Crevasse Rescue Course (WMCR) kickoff. Potluck Style.
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
Navigation Lecture: Introduction to Map & Compass
The lecture combines a vivid, detailed exploration of how a map and compass work together.
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier/Alpine Module
Glacier Lecture 1: Here you will be introduced to the module, learn what you gear
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
Lecture 1: course kick-off, including meet-and-greet and course overview
Thu, Jan 29, 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: Easy/Moderate
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Prerequisites
Canyoning Field trip: Intermediate Canyon Skills Course
Students must pass this assessment in order to take the Intermediate Course
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
No Prerequisites
Snowshoeing Field trip: Intermediate Snowshoe Leader - Mentorship Program
This trip is better suited for recent AIARE-1 graduates and those lacking experience traveling in
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
No 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 30, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Alpine Climbing Course field trip #2 - anchor building and low angle rappeling
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backcountry Skiing & Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Field trip: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
2 nights at the Baker Lodge
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - Sun, Feb 1, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Winter/Mixed Climbing
Practice climbing moderate ice, drytooling, and participate in a simulated unplanned bivy
Difficulty: *Varies*, Crag Rock Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - Sun, Feb 1, 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 31, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Activity covers wilderness basics plus knots and hitches.
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Glacier Travel and Winter Mountaineering
Intermediate Glacier Travel and Winter Mountaineering Field Trip 1. Focuses on snow camping, avalanche evaluation,
Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Alpine Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Intermediate Ice Climb
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - Sun, Feb 1, 2026
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 31, 2026
Prerequisites
Canyoning Field trip: Intermediate Canyon Skills Course
A 2-day technical course
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - Sun, Feb 1, 2026
No Prerequisites
Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoe Leader - Peer Mentorship Program
Although we have few assessments for the day, it be more of mentoring setup to
Difficulty: M1 Intremediate Ski, Strenuous
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backcountry Skiing Field trip: Backcountry Touring Course
Backcountry Touring Field Trip 1 - Edith Basin-Mazama Ridge (Paradise)
Difficulty: Moderate, M1 Intremediate Ski
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Glacier Tie-In, Prusiking, Knots, Gear Review
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Prerequisites