Mountaineers Adventure Club - Seattle - 2025

Youth Program

Mountaineers Adventure Club

The Mountaineers Adventure Club is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth of ages 14-18.

THE CLUB

The Mountaineers is proud to host an Adventure Club in Seattle and Tacoma. The Adventure Club is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth of ages 14-18. Currently youth from more than 15 high schools - from Bellingham to Issaquah and West Seattle to Tacoma - make up our Seattle and Tacoma Clubs. Members meet monthly to plan outings and learn skills needed to participate.

The youth members plan all of their outings, with guidance from adult advisers. From single-day outings to week long camping trips, activities have included rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking, car camping, snow-cave camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering. While attendance at all meetings is not required, the more meetings and outings you attend, the more you get out of the program!

From single-day outings to week long camping trips, activities have included rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking, car camping, snow-cave camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering.

PRICING

MAC membership is $2500 for families joining in October. Students joining in the winter will be prorated. The standard payment structure will be a single payment of the total amount upon registration. Upon request, members may opt-in to a 4-installment payment plan. 

To join, members must pay the entire course fee on this page when registering. If members wish to opt-in to the payment plan, they may make that request upon being offered a place in the club after the lottery. In that case, registration will be handled manually by staff. Interested members will have the opportunity to join in on at least trip before paying and committing.

We offer financial assistance! To apply for financial assistance click here.

REGISTRATION

WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR MAC?

For those who were a part of the youth clubs during the 2023-2024 program year, please fill out our enrollment lottery. Anyone wishing to join MAC  must have completed the enrollment lottery, regardless of participation in the clubs for 2023-2024. On September 4th at 12pm, the lottery will close and placement in the club will be offered the following morning. 

 Here is a video that demonstrates the registration process for individual trips, which will be a helpful reference after accepting your offer to join the club per lottery results.

KICKOFF TRIP

The kick off trip is offered to returning families and families who have been awarded a spot in the program through the enrollment lottery. To register for the MAC Kick-Off Trip, register on the activity page, which is listed as a stand-alone seminar in order to allow prospective members to register themselves. 

Register here for the leavenworth Kick-Off Trip on September 20-22nd

sIGNING UP FOR TRIPS

To register (or cancel) for trips, make sure to always do it from this pageHere is a video that demonstrates the registration process both for the club as a whole and for individual trips.

  1. Click on "Manage Registration" on the right side of this page
  2. Check the box(es) of the trip(s) you'd like to register for
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click "save"
  4. Double check what you are signed up for by viewing the "My Activities" section of your profile. 

Cancelling from a trip

Cancelling yourself or your child from a trip is quite simple; it's just the reverse of registering for trips.

  1. Click on "Manage Registration" on the right side of this page
  2. UNCHECK the box(es) of the trip(s) you'd like to cancel your registration
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click "save"

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

If it's not letting you register your child: check to make sure your child's "Youth Information Form" and "Youth Programs Form" and "Youth in Adult Programs Form" are filled out on their profile. 

If it's not letting you register as a chaperone: check to make sure your Mountaineers waiver is filled out on your profile and that you still have your QYL badge .

If it's still not letting you register as a chaperone: double check to make sure you are listed as a chaperone on the roster on this course page. Scroll down and click the blue "Roster" tab to check.

VACCINATION

We are not requiring you to be vaccinated to be a part of the club, though various trip leaders might require it. If you'd like to learn more about our COVID guidance within the youth programs and in general at The Mountaineers, please check out our Guidance Document.

RESOURCES

Check out the blue "Program Materials" tab to find additional resources including the handbook, reimbursement form, general gear lists, trip leadership resources, and more!

Program Requirements
Program Activity Date Availability Leader
Seattle MAC Lead Climbing Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Registration closed Nov 21
1 participant
2 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Skills Practice Night (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Dec 4, 2024
Registration closes Dec 4
12 participants
3 instructors
Seattle MAC Holiday Party (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Registration closes Dec 9
12 participants on waitlist
Seattle MAC Conditioning Hike (optional)
Wallace Falls
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Registration closes Dec 12
5 participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
Bible Rock
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
Registration opens Mar 1; Instructor registration open now
9 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle MAC Winter Scramble (optional)
McClure Rock
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Registration closes Dec 12
6 participants
2 chaperones
0 instructors
Mildred Point
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
0 participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
Norse Peak
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Registration closed Oct 21
8 participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Rappelling Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Registration closes Dec 13
4 participants on waitlist
2 chaperones
3 instructors
Seattle MAC Backpacking Trip (optional)
Ozette Triangle
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 -
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
Registration closes Dec 19
3 participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Backcountry Ski Trip (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sun, Dec 29, 2024
Registration closes Dec 28
2 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Sat, Feb 8, 2025
Registration closes Feb 7
5 participants
2 instructors
Seattle MAC NIKO Course Classroom Session (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Registration closes Jan 6
3 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
Registration closes Jan 13
3 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Registration closes Jan 21
3 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Registration closes Jan 27
3 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Mon, Feb 3, 2025
Registration closes Feb 3
3 participants
1 instructor
Seattle MAC General Meeting (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jan 8, 2025
Registration closes Jan 6
7 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Feb 5, 2025
Registration closes Feb 3
11 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Mar 5, 2025
Registration closes Mar 3
12 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Apr 2, 2025
Registration closes Mar 31
10 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, May 7, 2025
Registration closes May 5
13 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Registration closes Jun 3
13 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Registration closes Jul 1
17 participants
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Sep 3, 2025
Registration opens Aug 25
31 participants
Seattle MAC Navigation Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Registration closes Jan 7
2 participants
1 chaperone
1 instructor
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Registration closes Jan 14
10 participants
2 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Methow Cross Country Ski Weekend (optional)
Methow Valley Winter Trails
Fri, Jan 17, 2025 -
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Registration closes Jan 15
1 participant
2 chaperones on waitlist
0 instructors
Seattle MAC Skills Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Registration closes Jan 21
8 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Registration closes Feb 18
10 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
Registration closes Mar 17
7 participants
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Registration closes Apr 9
10 participants
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Thu, May 29, 2025
Registration closes May 28
8 participants
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Wilderness First Aid (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Registration closes Jan 23
1 participant on waitlist
6 chaperones
$250.00
Seattle MAC Student Leadership Team Meeting (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jan 29, 2025
Registration closes Jan 27
4 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Feb 26, 2025
Registration closes Feb 24
5 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
Registration closes Mar 24
6 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Registration closes Apr 21
6 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, May 28, 2025
Registration closes May 27
6 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
Registration closes Jun 24
8 participants
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Registration opens Aug 25
11 participants
Seattle MAC Cross-Country Ski Day Trip (optional)
Amabilis Mountain
Sat, Feb 8, 2025
Registration opens Jan 1; Instructor registration open now
6 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle MAC Cross Country Ski Overnight (optional)
Snow Bowl Hut, High Hut & The Yurt
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 -
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Registration closes Feb 17
6 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle MAC Overnight Snow Camping Trip (optional)
Paradise
Sat, Mar 8, 2025 -
Sun, Mar 9, 2025
Registration closes Mar 6
2 participants on waitlist
3 instructors
Seattle MAC Climbing Trip (optional)
Tieton River: Royal Columns
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 -
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Registration closes Mar 12
2 participants
4 chaperones
2 instructors
Mount Erie
Fri, Mar 28, 2025 -
Sun, Mar 30, 2025
Registration closes Mar 12
5 participants
4 chaperones
2 instructors
Smith Rock
Fri, Apr 11, 2025 -
Tue, Apr 15, 2025
Registration closes Apr 9
4 participants on waitlist
1 chaperone
3 instructors
Seattle MAC Glacier Fundamentals Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Registration closes Mar 13
3 participants on waitlist
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Crevasse Rescue Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sun, Apr 6, 2025
Registration closes Apr 4
5 participants on waitlist
0 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Snow 1 Field Trip (optional)
Stevens Pass Ski Area
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
Registration closes Apr 17
3 participants
4 chaperones
1 instructor
Paradise
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 -
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
Registration closes Apr 24
5 participants
4 chaperones
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Multipitch Skills Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sun, May 4, 2025
Registration closes May 2
14 participants
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Sun, May 11, 2025
Registration closes May 10
15 participants
2 chaperones
2 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Sat, May 24, 2025
Registration closes May 23
10 participants
1 instructor
Seattle MAC Snow 2 Field Trip (optional)
Mount Baker/Easton Glacier
Sat, May 17, 2025 -
Sun, May 18, 2025
Registration closes May 22
6 participants on waitlist
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Alpine Climb (optional)
Mount Shuksan/Sulphide Glacier
Sat, May 31, 2025 -
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Registration closes May 29
7 participants
2 instructors
Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 -
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Registration closes Aug 7
6 participants
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Multipitch Weekend (optional)
Leavenworth
Fri, Jun 6, 2025 -
Sun, Jun 8, 2025
Registration closes Jun 4
14 participants
5 instructors
Seattle MAC Following and Cleaning on Trad Routes Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Registration closes Jun 5
7 participants
1 chaperone
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Intro to Trad Climbing Workshop (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Registration closes Jun 10
14 participants
1 chaperone
0 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Registration closes Jun 19
16 participants
2 chaperones
3 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Registration closes Jun 25
16 participants
2 chaperones
2 instructors
Seattle MAC Summer Trip! (optional)
Squamish
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 -
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
Registration closes Jul 5
23 participants
8 chaperones
18 instructors
Seattle MAC Summer Party (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
Registration closes Aug 4
17 participants
Roster
Required Equipment

Each trip has it's own gear requirements. See activity pages for gear lists. If you'd like to borrow gear, as a member of MAC you have access to use of our climbing gear while on club trips as well as the Gear Library.

Program Materials

You must register for this program to see program materials.