Upcoming Events

View our upcoming featured events and find links to events at our branches and program centers.

Events near you

We host events through our branches,  program centers, and publishing division throughout the year. To view specific events in your area or of interest to you, select your area below, or check out our most popular events across all locations in the calendar below. 

Bike and Brews Series -Bikepacking the Anaxshat Passage with Dominique Blachon and Debra Sankovitz

February's edition features Dominique Blachon and Debra Sankovitz sharing about a Mountaineers multi-day adventure on the Anaxshat Passage route also known as The Oregon Timber Trail’s Hood Tier Loop.

Feb 26, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

Climb Time

Dedicated climb time at the YMCA for mountaineers - open to the community.

Feb 28, 2025
06:00 AM to 09:00 AM
Whatcom Family YMCA
1256 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Feb 28, 2025
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Capitol Theater
205 5th Ave Se Olympia 98501

Hikers and Backpackers Board Game Night

Come meet other hikers and backpackers and enjoy a night socializing and playing board games with us! We will provide pizza, you bring a salad or dessert and your own beverages.

Feb 28, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Great Hall
Mar 01, 2025
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Capitol Theater
205 5th Ave Se Olympia 98501
Mar 02, 2025
05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Capitol Theater
205 5th Ave Se Olympia 98501

Adventure Speaker Series- Scott Waeschle: Wilderness Travel in the Far North of Canada

The Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series is a popular community event that takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from November to March. Every month features a new speaker and a new adventure. Join us and get inspired for YOUR next adventure. Public is invited to attend.

Mar 05, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Friends Meeting House
3201 Boston Harbor Road NE Olympi 98506

Feel Good On & Off The Trail

Sign-up for this seminar using the link in the information below. Outdoor conditioning experts Courtenay & Doug Schurman outline strategies and techniques based on neuroscience for moving and feeling better.

Mar 05, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

100 Peaks In Mount Rainier National Park Celebration

An evening program to recognize and acknowledge those individuals that are working on the "100 Peaks" list.

Mar 06, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

CANCELED - Return of the North Cascades Grizzly Bears

On April 25, 2024, The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced their decision to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington's North Cascades ecosystem. Please join Conservation Northwest, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife & the US Fish & Wildlife for an evening of education and discussion!

Mar 13, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C

VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Mar 18, 2025

Join us for a virtual Meet The Mountaineers, a facilitated online meet and greet and a 90-minute presentation. Meet some fellow Mountaineers, learn about our history and how you can get involved, and get a quick overview of our website to find opportunities to jump in and get outside.

Mar 18, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom Video Presentation
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Lightweight Backpack Food Planning and Preparation Potluck: Practice, Share and Taste!

Practice the food planning principles from the Lightweight Food Planning seminar, share some of your favorite trail food options, and try some tasty options from your fellow students! ALL ATTENDEES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE APPROX 30 BITES OF 1 OR 2 FAVORITES! NOTE: B3 students are able to attend for free by signing up through the course page.

Apr 29, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - May 15, 2025

For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.

May 15, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

Introduction to Extended Backpacking

For backpackers with experience on shorter trips, this evening seminar helps to bridge the gap between weekend trips of 2-3 nights and longer trips of 5-8 nights, including how to prepare and pack gear, clothing, and food. Experienced long-trip backpackers will share their experience and show you how they pack for various long trips around the Northwest.

May 21, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

WMCR - Instructor Review

WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review

Dec 11, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: Friction Slabs, Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall

WMCR - Instructor Review

WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review

Dec 18, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: Friction Slabs, Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall

Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday

Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday

Jan 01, 2026
09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115