Foothills Branch Upcoming Events

Upcoming Mountaineers events in the Foothills area (I-90 and I-405 corridors on the east side of Lake Washington).

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Feb 24, 2025
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Feb 25, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

FH LOT Crack Climbing Practice (Optional)

Crack climbing practice at the Columns

Feb 27, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basalt Columns

Backpacking Building Blocks Class of 2025 Mentor Orientation

This evening zoom session will prepare all of our 2025 mentors and assistants for the upcoming Backpacking Building Blocks season, including the schedule, expectations of mentors, planning of lectures, demo day, practice camps, group calls and backpack trips. THIS IS NOT A GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT FOOTHILLS BACKPACKING OR THE B3 COURSE! If you are not able to be a 2025 mentor but are interested in leading backpacking trips for students or past grads, contact the course leader for more info!

Feb 27, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online meeting

CANCELED - Foothills Scrambling Committee Meeting

March virtual meeting of the Foothills Scrambling Committee

Mar 03, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Virtual

Foothills Scrambling Committee Meeting

March Virtual meeting for the Foothills Scrambling Committee.

Mar 03, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Conference Call

Foothills Branch Council Meeting. Social time 6:30-7:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Discuss Foothills Branch activities and plans. Social time 6:30-7:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Mar 04, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Scrambling Course Introduction

Introduce Foothills Scrambling students to Scrambling and discuss gear

Mar 10, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

Pre-Trip Review for the 2025 Madeira Global Adventure group

This zoom meeting is an opportunity for the 2025 Madeira global adventure participants to get acquainted, review essential trip details and logistics, and get all their questions answered.

Mar 11, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Zoom online meeting

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

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Mar 17, 2025
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

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

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Mar 19, 2025
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom

Foothills Hiking-Backpacking-Urban Walk Executive Committee Meeting

Discuss committee activities; review status of ongoing initiatives.

Mar 19, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Mar 25, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

Foothills Scrambling Course Skills Workshop

Practice scrambling techniques for Foothills Scrambling Course students

Mar 28, 2025
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: Friction Slabs, Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Rock Walls, North Plaza: Friction Slabs, North Plaza: Towers & Chimney, South Plaza: Boulder Field
Mar 29, 2025
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B, Goodman A, Goodman B, Summit Room

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

Apr 16, 2025
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom

Foothills LOT Follower Rescue Eval-A

FH LOT Follower Rescue Evaluation - Group A

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

South Plaza: Boulder Field, South Plaza: Climbing Wall East Side, South Plaza: Climbing Wall West Side

Foothills Navigation Committee

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other planned work. Navigation Committee Meeting. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Apr 22, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

GTCR (Foothills) Session 1

Introductory session for Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue 2022.

Apr 24, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman B

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

Apr 28, 2025
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 1

Practice session 1 for 2022 Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue course.

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

Goodman B

GTCR (Foothills) Session 2

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue session 2 - knots and belaying.

May 01, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Mental Health Symposium

The Mountaineers in partnership with The Wilderness Chaplains and other local organizations, are pleased to announce that we will be putting on our first ever Mental Health Symposium in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! This will be a time to engage in hands on mental health related practices, as well connect with professionals in the field on topics such as Psychological First Aid, Resilience, and Community Support.

May 03, 2025
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C, Goodman C: Rock Walls

Foothills Branch Council Meeting. Social time 6:30-7:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Discuss Foothills Branch activities and plans. Social time 6:30-7:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

May 06, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
in person, location TBD

GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 2

Practice session 2 for 2022 Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue course.

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

Goodman A

GTCR (Foothills) Session 3

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course session 3 - prusiking.

May 08, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Sound bath, Breath Meditation and urban walk event

Please join us for a relaxing sound bath, breath meditation and urban walk event at the Seattle Program Center.

May 10, 2025
09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Dancing in Kirkland

Recommencing Folk dancing - prior experience suggested for this one! ...

May 12, 2025
02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033