Tacoma Partner Programs

For Tacoma based youth serving organizations, we can offer single or multiple series Mountain Workshops programs. Partner programs can chose indoor/outdoor climbing, first aid, outdoor cooking, navigation, and many other skills at our Tacoma Program Center. Additionally groups can learn to hike, snowshoe, and cross country ski at multiple offsite locations. 

PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND SEASONAL AVAILABILITY 

Sample Multi-Activity programs

You can get your group outside on a single, one-day program or we can work with you to provide multiple activities during a week, month, or even the school year. Below is a sample of what a multiple activity experience might look like:

Tacoma PROGRAM PRICING

Please contact Sarah Holt for pricing information

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Mountaineers Access Program (MAP) is a scholarship fund that subsidizes individuals or groups who otherwise would not be able to afford The Mountaineers programs.  Group scholarships are available to partner programs participating in Mountain Workshop or borrowing group gear through the Gear Library.  The Mountaineers typically awards scholarships of 30–70% of the program cost.  

GROUP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

MAP is made possible by generous contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, including the REI Foundation, Treeline Foundation and Bradley Foundation. We count on these donations from our members and partners to fulfill this very important part of our mission.

EXPERIENCE A MOUNTAIN WORKSHOP

If you are interested in Mountain Workshops programs, let us know a little more about your organization, desired activities, and goals for your program by clicking on the request form link below. 

Program Request Form

For more information on programs or questions on how your organization can best utilize Mountain Workshops, please email  Sarah Holt, our Tacoma Mountain Workshop Program Manager.

Volunteer with a Tacoma Mountain Workshop

Thanks for your interest to volunteer with our Tacoma Mountain Workshop! All Tacoma Mountain Workshop volunteers must complete their Qualified Youth Leader badge and attend a volunteer training.

1. Earn your Qualified Youth Leader badge. It’s a simple, online process that takes about 1 hour.
   
2. Reach out to Sarah Holt at sarahh@mountaineers.org to attend an upcoming volunteer training. Trainings are typically offered monthly.

Become a qualified youth leader

If you've already earned your QYL badge and attended a training, please sign up as a volunteer instructor for one of our upcoming programs!

Upcoming Tacoma Mountain Workshops

GEAR LIBRARY

The Mountaineers is deeply committed to helping folks explore, learn about, and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. As we seek to promote greater inclusion in the outdoors, our Gear Library is here to make our wild places more accessible. Borrow gear to make your outdoor exploration dreams a reality! The Gear Library is a community resource to make both Mountaineers courses and personal adventure more sustainable and accessible for all outdoor enthusiasts.   

Individuals, families, non-profits, schools, and organized groups can borrow gear for the following activities: 

• Hiking 
• Car Camping 
• Backpacking 
• Snowshoeing  
• Cross-Country Skiing