Foothills Branch Upcoming Events

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

Foothills First Aid Committee Meeting

Monthly meeting to discuss courses and other committee business as well as provide input, learn about upcoming events, and share opportunities! Please bring ideas to contribute to this committee!

Apr 02, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
MS Teams

Hiking Canada's Tombstone Territorial Park

Join Tony Hofeling, Jeff Engelhardt and Ken Garrison as they treat you to a photographic journey of a remote arctic, mountain range centered around jagged, dramatic Mount Tombstone. This territorial park, a favorite for hikers and photographers called “Ddhäl Ch'èl Cha Nän” by First Nations people means "ragged mountain land” offers stunning arctic tundra landscapes and wildlife and access to hikers. The concentration of wide ecological niches has resulted in a diverse collection of flora and fauna uncommon at this latitude. Part of the Walking the Wild presentation series. Members and the general public are welcome! Get your ticket below.

Apr 02, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center: Cascade A&B
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A

Foothills Snowshoeing Committee Meeting

End of Season Meeting. Recap how the season went and discuss the open positions for chair and safety officer.

Apr 15, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom Online Meeting

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

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

Foothills Trail Running Committee - Monthly Meeting

Keep our trail running community strong! Hour-long meeting for leaders to provide input, learn about upcoming events, and share opportunities - and your favorite runs!

Apr 17, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Zoom Online

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

LOT Multi Pitch practice

Program Center field trip for Foothills Leading on Trad Multi Pitch module.

Apr 19, 2025
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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

Shuko/Jenne B3 mentor Zoom #3

Shuko and Jenne's B3 mentor group zoom meeting #3. We will talk about the upcoming practice camp on April 26th and our first mentor backpacking trip to Baker Lake.

Apr 22, 2025
06:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom meeting

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

The Mountaineers Annual Gala Adventure with Purpose

The Annual Gala is The Mountaineers signature fundraiser of the year. The 2025 Adventure with Purpose Gala will take place Saturday, April 26 and looks to raise $650,000 to support our mission and programs for the year. The event features Sasha DiGiulian as our Keynote Speaker and Art Wolfe as our 2025 Adventure with Purpose Award Honoree.

Apr 26, 2025
05:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fremont Studios
155 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

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

2025 Snowshoe Activity Summit

Snowshoe Activity Council will meet via zoom for it's annual summit to review the charter, activity standards, and any other relevant topics.

May 13, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Virtual Meeting - Zoom

Foothills Hiking-Backpacking-Urban Walk Executive Committee Meeting

Discuss committee activities; review status of ongoing initiatives.

May 13, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Zoom Video Presentation

GTCR (Foothills) Practice Session 3

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course practice session.

May 13, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

GTCR (Foothills) Session 4

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course session 4 - rescue systems.

May 15, 2025
06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

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

Planning for a Thriving Financial Future

Co-hosted by BNY Mellon, North Castcades Institute, and The Mountaineers. Free to attend for all outdoor community members. Join this free seminar for tips and tricks to upskill financial planning to meet your personal goals.

May 19, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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

Branch Leadership Committee

Monthly Branch Leadership Committee (BLC) meeting.

May 21, 2025
06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom

GTCR Course Graduation Celebration

Relaxed evening for graduating students; food, slide show of the field trip, and course improvements discussion.

May 21, 2025
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Cascade A, Cascade B

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.

May 27, 2025
07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Zoom

Foothills Scrambling Committee Meeting

June meeting for the Foothills Scrambling Committee.

Jun 02, 2025
07:00 AM to 08:30 AM
Conference Call