Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC)Ages 14–18
YOUTH-DRIVEN, STAFF-SUPPORTED
The Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) in Tacoma is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 14–18. Members meet monthly to plan outings and learn skills needed to participate.
Typical Outings
From single-day outings to week-long camping trips, activities include rock climbing, scrambling, hiking & backpacking, snow camping, snowshoeing, skiing, and mountaineering. Our goal is to give our students the skills necessary to safely travel in backcountry and alpine environments, gain an appreciation for our wild places, learn teamwork skills, and grow in confidence. While attendance at all meetings is not required, the more meetings and outings attended, the more rewarding the program!
Last year's highlights included:
- Rock climbing in Vantage, Leavenworth, and Smith Rock
- Climbs and ski descents of Mt. St. Helen's, Camp Muir, and Mt. Adams
- Summit of Mt. Rainier
- Skiing at Mt. Baker
- Snowshoeing and winter camping at Mt. Rainier National Park
- Numerous skills training trips and conditioning hikes
Ready to Join MAC?
Our Mountaineers Adventure Club is open to youth aged 14–18, or who are attending high school. To get involved, first you'll need to sign up for a Family Membership with us (here's a FAQ). Registration for the year will close Jan 2022.
Email our member services team at info@mountaineers.org with questions or for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Youth must be Mountaineers Members before enrolling. MAC Membership is $750 for the year. Members may register and pay in full, or email sarahh@mountaineers.org to set up quarterly installments.