Upcoming Events
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.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - May 15, 2025
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Everett Branch Monthly Happy Hour
Come join us for a no-host Happy Hour at the Sound 2 Summit Brewery in Everett on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a new social event we're testing out, so bring your friends and family and enjoy a sunny patio and a cold drink with our warm and wonderful Mountaineers' community.
Ian's Ride | Port Townsend Book Launch
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Port Townsend Library.
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Tony Angell
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with Tony Angell. Hosted by Edmonds Bookshop in partnership with Edmonds Waterfront Center.
A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & Washington | Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
Geology enthusiast, rockhounding guide, and author Alison Jean Cole presents her new guidebook A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & Washington at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park as part of the North Cascades Institutes "Nature of Writing" Series
Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Lynn Brunelle
Join David B. Williams, author of "Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature," in conversation with Lynn Brunelle. Hosted by Eagle Harbor Books.
Ian's Ride | Bainbridge Island Book Launch
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Eagle Harbor Books.
Bellingham Branch Summer Potluck
Talk about your summer plans, share tasty food and get some climbs planned with fellow branch members!
2025 State of the Organization
Mountaineers staff leadership will provide an organizational update related to our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan: Adventure with Purpose. This event will provide state of the organization updates and help you better understand the progress we're making related to our mission and vision.
Ian's Ride | Book Talk
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Third Place Books in partnership with North Cascades Institute.
Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - June 10, 2025
For new and potential members looking to learn more about what The Mountaineers has to offer.
Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC | Book Talk
Join award-winning author, ardent conservationist, and Northwest trails and hiking expert Craig Romano at Renton Library. He will be discussing his new book "Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC."
Ian's Ride | Book Talk
Join Ian Mackay and Karen Polinsky for a discussion of "Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy." Hosted by Dungeness River Nature Center.
Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC | Book Talk
Join award-winning author, ardent conservationist, and Northwest trails and hiking expert Craig Romano at Lynden Public Library. He will be discussing his new book "Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC."
Walking the Wild: Explore Olympic National park in the footsteps of the O'Neil Expedition, with Heidi Walker
Enjoy another evening of grand photos and storytelling from the wilds of the world, this time from an exploration through the wild Olympics by Heidi and her sister along the route taken 130 years earlier by Lt. Joseph O'Neil and his expedition. The zoom link will be open at 6:30PM, and the presentation will go from 7PM to 8:30 with the last 15-20 minutes being open for questions. You must have a ticket to receive the zoom link to join - free tickets are available!
Summer Solstice and Sound Bath event
Welcome in the much anticipated Summer Solstice (yay, warmer weather!) and discover the profound impact of vibrations and essence of a sound bath session. Please do not register on this event page, see **Urban Walks and register under the sound bath posting only.
Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC | Book Talk
Join award-winning author, ardent conservationist, and Northwest trails and hiking expert Craig Romano at Village Books. He will be discussing his new book "Urban Trails: Vancouver, BC."
Bellingham Branch Summer Potluck
Talk about your summer plans, share tasty food and get some climbs planned with fellow branch members!
Bellingham Branch Summer Potluck
Talk about your summer plans, share tasty food and get some climbs planned with fellow branch members!
VIRTUAL Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Aug 12, 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.
Bellingham Branch Summer Potluck
Talk about your summer plans, share tasty food and get some climbs planned with fellow branch members!
Seattle MAC- New Member Info Seminar
The MAC New Information Seminar is an open house for prospective students and their families to learn more about the program from staff and returning students.
Seattle Nomad Pathfinders - New Member Info Seminar
The Pathfinders New Information Seminar is an open house for prospective students and their families to learn more about the program from staff and returning students and their families.
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC - New Member Info Seminar
The Explorers & Jr. MAC New Information Seminar is an open house for prospective students and their families to learn more about the program from staff and returning students.
Mini Mountaineers Interest Meeting
Chat with our youth team and other interested families to learn more about the Mini Mountaineers Program and get a peek into this year's activities.
Seattle Volunteer with Youth Orientation Dinner
A time for parents and volunteers to learn about the youth programs and how to volunteer/become involved.
WMCR - Instructor Review
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
WMCR - Instructor Review
WMCR - Intermediate Instructor Review
Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday
Bookstore and Program Center Closed - New Year's Holiday
Intermediate Backpacking Social and Trip Planning Session
Social and Trip-Planning meeting for the Seattle Intermediate Backpacking Program.