Family Programs

Whether you're already an adventure enthusiast wanting to engage the rest of your family outside, or you are completely new to the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, The Mountaineers can help you enjoy our natural world with your kids in a safe and fun environment.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH WASHINGTON STATE AND CDC GUIDELINES, THE MOUNTAINEERS HAS DEVELOPED AN OPERATING PLAN FOR OUR PROGRAMS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE PAGE.

Get your family outside with the mountaineers!

Let the Mountaineers to do planning to help your family get outdoors together. Join us for snowshoes, climbs, hikes, nature activities and more! Check out our family programs listed below:

FAMILY programs calendar

Family Adventures

Many of our branches offer family hikes, snowshoes, open climb nights, and family car-camping events. These are great opportunities to get out for a fun adventure with other families.

Choose branch specific family activities:

FOOTHILLSOLYMPIA SEATTLE

Interested in leading family activities? Read our Family Activities Leadership Manual, become a Qualified Youth Leader, and contact our Family Activities Manager, Becky Nielsen.

Mini Mountaineers

For families wanting to get outside with their 2–5 year-olds, Mini Mountaineers is a community of families exploring with their little ones and features a collection of nature walks, activities, and events. Mini Mountaineers are offered in Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma.

enjoy a weekend at one of our lodges

Looking for a fun weekend adventure for your entire family? Check out our outdoor centers:

MEANY LODGE

Meany Lodge at Stampede Pass offers ski and snowboard adventures every winter weekend, as well as a family hike weekend in August. Visit our Meany Lodge page for more information or to reserve a weekend.

STEVENS LODGE

Stevens Lodge at Stevens Pass offers ski lessons for adults and youth of ages 6 and up during the winter months. Visit our Stevens Lodge page for more information or to reserve a weekend.

BAKER LODGE

Baker Lodge at Mt. Baker offers skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding in the winter from November–April, and endless hiking in the summer from July–September. Visit our Baker Lodge page for more information or to reserve a weekend!

KITSAP CABIN & FOREST THEATER

Kitsap Cabin & Forest Theater is a treasured family tradition in the greater Seattle arts community since 1923, The Mountaineers Players continues to bring Puget Sound audiences quality outdoor theater under the conifer canopy of its Forest Theater every spring and summer. Bring your family to enjoy the outdoor theater!