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Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2

Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the 2nd lecture in the Intro Backpacking course
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
No Prerequisites
63 participants 12 instructors
Canceled
Tacoma Branch
Haley Reeves
Following Alpine Rock - Workshop - Core Instructional Content

Following Alpine Rock - Workshop - Core Instructional Content - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Climbing Field trip: Following Alpine Rock
Workshop #1- Practice mule knot, top-rope belay, intro to basic anchors, and introduce lead belaying.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
No Prerequisites
8 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 2
Seattle Branch
Kelly Ryan
Slab Night

Slab Night - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Students will practice slabbing techniques, emergency descent, knot tying, and bouldering techniques.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
No Prerequisites
33 participants 8 instructors
Registration closes Mar 25
Everett Branch
Matt Surprenant
Qualified Youth Leader
Scrambling Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Scrambling Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Practice rock and snow skills in a controlled environment.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
No Prerequisites
12 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Mar 25
Foothills Branch
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Coal Creek Natural Area

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Coal Creek Natural Area

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
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Feb 16; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
BACKPACKING BUILDING BLOCKS "DEMO DAY" - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

BACKPACKING BUILDING BLOCKS "DEMO DAY" - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
This required field trip consists of several stations where students in the B3 course will
Difficulty: Easy, Easy
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
64 participants 15 instructors
Registration opens Jan 20; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Cheryl Talbert
Wilderness Navigation - Field Trip

Wilderness Navigation - Field Trip - Raging River State Forest

Navigation Field trip: Wilderness Navigation
The third of three activities required to complete the Foothills Wilderness Navigation course.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
15 participants 5 instructors
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Addie Weeks
Conditioning Hike - Mount Si Old Trail

Conditioning Hike - Mount Si Old Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Women's Alpine Scrambling Course
Scramble conditioning hike
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
9 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Mar 14; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Mary Lou Biggs
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse

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 28, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Feb 16; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Stacy Wikle
Aid & Big Wall Field Trip - all students attend

Aid & Big Wall Field Trip - all students attend - Vantage (Frenchman Coulee)

Climbing Field trip: Aid & Big Wall Climbing Course
Aid & Big Wall Field Trip. Day 1 of 2 at Frenchman's Coulee, near Vantage,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
5 participants 5 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Seattle Branch
Dustin Shigeno
Conditioner Hikes

Conditioner Hikes - Mount Si Main Trail

Field trip: Intensive Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Climbing conditioner! Keep up your fitness training while socializing with other students and instructors
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
9 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Seattle Branch
Jenni Weisman
Qualified Youth Leader
Tacoma Basic FT 6 - Glacier IV (Winter Overnight)

Tacoma Basic FT 6 - Glacier IV (Winter Overnight) - Paradise

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Winter Camping, Glacier Team Travel, Crampon Technique
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Prerequisites
36 participants 3 instructors
Registration opens Jan 10; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Scott Schissel
Qualified Youth Leader
Weekend Field Trip 1

Weekend Field Trip 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns

Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
We will begin mock leading as well as have the opportunity to practice crack climbing,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
1 participant 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Seattle Branch
Kelsey Blodgett
Trad Equivalency

Trad Equivalency - Tieton River: Royal Columns

Climbing Clinic
Evaluation outing to receive trad equivalency. Skills covered include placing gear, gear spacing, clean and
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 3 leaders
Registration closes Mar 26
Seattle Branch
Kelsey Blodgett
Scenario Day

Scenario Day - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Climbing Field trip: Self Rescue I
Opportunity for students to demonstrate their new rescue skills by performing a follower rescue in
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Seattle Branch
Daisy Fish
Train-the-Trainer

Train-the-Trainer - American Lake

Sea Kayaking Clinic
Important training for those wishing to help out in the Basic Sea Kayaking Class
Difficulty: Sea Kayak II
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
18 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Mar 26
Tacoma Branch
Michael Everett
Basic Skills Workshop - SPIRE Rock

Basic Skills Workshop - SPIRE Rock

Scrambling Field trip: Alpine Scrambling Course
Basic Rock Skills Workshop
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
3 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Jan 30
Olympia Branch
Ron Jones
WCR - Small Party Rescue

WCR - Small Party Rescue - Alpental Ski Area

Climbing Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
Small Party Rescue: scenarios. Best weather day.
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Foothills Branch
Rodrigo Toso
Climbing Conditioners - Choose one

Climbing Conditioners - Choose one - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Conditioning hikes, snowshoes, scrambles, and anything else related to fitness for climbers and climbing students.
Difficulty: *Varies*, Strenuous, Winter Scramble
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
5 participants 0 instructors
Everett Branch
Dmytro Gayvoronskyy
Qualified Youth Leader
Activity 7 (2023) Crevasse Rescue Exam

Activity 7 (2023) Crevasse Rescue Exam - Hurricane Ridge (winter)

Climbing Field trip: Basic Climbing Course
Crevasse Rescue Exam
Difficulty: M1 Intremediate Ski, Easy
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
No Prerequisites
0 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Mar 26
Kitsap Branch
Gretchen Nalley