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The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

The Tacoma branch of The Mountaineers — courses and member-led trips across hiking, climbing, scrambling, sea kayaking, cross-country and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and trail running.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Trail Running Activities

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Member-led trail runs & courses — see activity calendar

📍 Rotating South Sound trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Hiking & Backpacking Trips

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Branch day hikes & backpacks — see activity calendar

📍 Rotating Mt. Rainier & South Sound trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Snowshoe Trips

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Winter snowshoe trips — see activity calendar

📍 Rotating Mt. Rainier-area trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Climbing Courses & Outings

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Basic & intermediate climbing courses + trips — see calendar

📍 Varies by course (Cascades & Mt. Rainier)

Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Nordic⚠ Needs verification

Cross-Country Ski Course & Outings

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Beginner classic-ski course + winter outings — see calendar

📍 Rotating Cascade sno-parks

Beginner-friendlyCost variesWinter
Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Sea Kayaking Course & Trips

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Basic/intermediate sea-kayak courses + paddles — see calendar

📍 Puget Sound launches (Commencement Bay & beyond)

Beginner-friendlyCost variesSummer
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Backcountry Ski & Avalanche Courses

The Mountaineers — Tacoma Branch

Backcountry-ski & avalanche-safety courses — see calendar

📍 Cascades backcountry (Crystal & Mt. Rainier area)

Cost variesWinter