Climbing Lecture: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Olympia Basic Climbing Course - Crevasse Rescue Ground Practice
Difficulty: Easy
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Night Sky Lecture: The Night Sky and Astronomy
The first lecture will focus on dark sky etiquette and an orientation to the stars
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Tuesdays with Court continues. Leader
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Sea Kayaking Lecture: Basic Sea Kayaking Course
Introduction, orientation, equipment overview, safety, introduction to basic techniques.
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Trail Running Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Seminar
Instructor review of crevasse rescue techniques we will be teaching Foothills Basic students. If weather
Tue, May 19, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Intermediate Glacier Climbing
IGC course lecture #3
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Rock Module
This skills practice night is preparation for the Rock 3 self rescue field trip.
Tue, May 19, 2026
Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad C
Practice multipitch skills!
Tue, May 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Climbing Self-Rescue I
The Kitsap Climbing Self-Rescue I module teaches small party (2+ rope teams) self-rescue. This classroom
Wed, May 20, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Difficulty: Easy
Wed, May 20, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Lecture: Introduction to Rock Climbing Course
Learn about Assisted Braking Devices in this optional session.
Difficulty: Easy, Easy
Wed, May 20, 2026
No Prerequisites
Night Sky Lecture: The Night Sky and Astronomy
Introduction to Telescope Use
Thu, May 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Thu, May 21, 2026
Prerequisites
Naturalist Lecture: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Topics: Ecological Concepts, Intertidal Creatures and Urban Mammals
Thu, May 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
We’ll hike along the Woody Trail, which parallels the Wallace River, up to the Middle
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, May 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, May 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
*Trip initially open to Tacoma backpacking students April 6-26, 2026. Trip will open for registration
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, May 22, 2026 - Sat, May 23, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). We will visit Oyster Dome,
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, May 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
Climbing Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue (aka Intermediate Glacier Travel)
ET2: In Spring/Summer conditions practice rope lead & rope management, navigate crevasses, crevasse rescue in
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, May 23, 2026 - Sun, May 24, 2026
No Prerequisites