Ongoing Events

Seattle Area

Mondays: Adults’ Climb, REI Seattle; a fun and safe environment to be introduced to rock climbing; all skill levels welcome; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (2/10)
Tuesdays: Travel Lecture Series, Seattle; Wide World Books & Maps, (206) 634-3453, travel@speakeasy.net, www.wideworldtravelstore.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Introduction to Climbing 101; Seattle; this class provides a basic understanding of sport climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety procedures; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (2/10)
Ongoing: Climbing 201; Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (2/10)
Ongoing: Introduction to Climbing for Women; Seattle; introductory class addresses the basics of sport climbing: equipment (including women-specific gear), belaying, knot skills, lowering and safety procedures; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (2/10)
Ongoing: Avalanche Awareness Lecture / Clinic, Second Ascent, Seattle; (800) 328-5925, www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Avalanche Awareness Lecture / Clinic, Mountain Hardware store, Seattle; (206) 441-2639, www.mountainhardwear.com (1/10)
Ongoing: Improving Climbing Technique; REI Seattle; teaches climbing with better technique; focus on different grip types, foot positioning, conserving energy and moving more efficiently; Prerequisite: Introduction to Climbing; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com (2/10)

Ongoing: The Mountain School, Leavenworth, WA; offers rock climbing and mountaineering courses such as Basic Rock Climbing, Lead Rock Climbing, Rock Rescue, Backcountry Skiing, Level 1 Avalanche; (509) 548-5823, jr@mountainschool.com, www.mountainschool.com (2/10)
Ongoing: The Mountaineers, throughout Western Washington, offer various outdoor skill courses throughout the year in Washington; (800) 573-8484, www.mountaineers.org (2/10)
Ongoing: Vertical World Climbing Classes, Seattle, Redmond, Bremerton and Everett, WA; indoor rock climbing gym offers various weekly rock climbing classes and day camps throughout the year; (206) 283-4497, (360) 373-6676 (2/10)
Ongoing: Mountain Madness, Washington and Oregon; courses take place predominantly in the North Cascades and Olympic National Parks and in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest; www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Reel Rock Film Tour, Portland and Seattle; (303) 503-9077, www.reelrocktour.com (2/10)

Ongoing: Prep for Rainier, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (2/10)
Ongoing: Tacoma and Everett Alpine Scrambling Course, Tacoma and Everett, WA; This course prepares those who enjoy hiking (and are physically used to hiking elevations > 1500 feet) to travel on and off trail to the tops of peaks. This sport does not require technical climbing gear. 6 evening classes and 4 field trips. (800) 573-8484; tacomamountaineers.org (2/10)
Ongoing: Intro to Mountaineering Course, Seattle; beginner-level course to build confidence in mountaineering; www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Climb Mount Shuksan WA; climb with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Radical Reel Film Festival, Throughout Northwest; www.banffmountainfestivals.ca (1/10)

Portland Area

Friday Night Heights at the Portland Rock Gym, Portland; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Climb Mount Adams, OR; climb Mount Adams with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Reel Rock Film Tour, Portland and Seattle; (303) 503-9077, www.reelrocktour.com (2/10)
Ongoing: The Mazamas offer various climbing and mountaineering courses throughout the year in Oregon; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (1/10)
Ongoing: Climbing Classes at the Portland Rock Gym, Portland; routinely offers classes including Beginner Climbing, Intermediate Technique, Advanced Lead, Women’s Clinic; prices vary; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Climbing Courses and Tours; climb various Cascade mountains including Mount Hood and Jefferson with experienced guides; prices and skill levels vary; www.timberlinemtguides.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Kids Intro to Rock Climbing, Portland REI store, OR; beginner’s course includes safety, communication, basic skills and lots of climbing; open to youth between the ages of 6-12 of all ability levels; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Oregon Wild Wednesdays, Portland; lecture series; (503) 283-6343, www.oregonwild.org (2/10)
Ongoing : Snowshoeing 101/ Clinic, Portland REI, OR; (503) 221-1938 (2/10)
Ongoing: Snow Camping Lecture, Portland REI, OR; 7 p.m., (503) 221-1938 (2/10)
Ongoing: Radical Reel Film Festival, Throughout Northwest; www.banffmountainfestivals.ca (1/10)
Ongoing: Ptarmigan Mountaineering Course, Vancouver, WA; basic rock climbing course, includes classroom lectures as well as indoor and outdoor practice; kim@europa.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Kids Climbing Camp, Portland; offered by the Portland Rock Gym; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (2/10)

January

Jan. TBA: Winter Trails Day, Nationwide; snowshoe demos;adults and children welcome; mountaineers.org, www.wintertrails.org (7/10)
Jan. 13: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer informational meeting, Seattle REI; www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/09)
Jan 16: USAC Regional Climbing Competition, Tacoma; www.edgeworks-climbing.com (1/10)

Jan 20: Reach the Summit, REI, Portland, OR; Informational Meeting Kick off, First time and experienced climbers of all ages welcome, (503) 924-4094, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)
Jan 26: Reach the Summit, REI, Tualatin, OR; Informational Meeting Kick off, First time and experienced climbers of all ages welcome, (503) 924-4094, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)
Jan 28: Reach the Summit, REI, Clackamas, OR; Informational Meeting Kick off, First time and experienced climbers of all ages welcome, (503) 924-4094, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)

February

Feb. 7-8: UClimb, Joshua Tree, CA; uclimb.org (1/09)

March

March 11: Mountaineers Host Radical Reel Film Festival, Seattle; Mountaineers Bldg.; (800) 573-8484, www.mountaineers.org (1/10)
March 22-25: Kids Climbing Camp, Portland; offered by the Portland Rock Gym; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (2/10)
March 30: Mountain Weather Seminar, Seattle; Mountaineers Clubhouse; www.mountaineers.org (2/10)

April

April 1-11: Backpacking the Southwest Canyonlands, Portland; Portland Parks and Recreation trip leader takes hikers on 11-day trip; (503) 823-5132, www.portlandparks.org (1/10)

May

May-Sept.: Banff Summer Arts Festival, Banff, Alberta, Canada; a showcase of the arts featuring music, dance, films, opera, visual and literary arts, exhibitions, new media and outdoor amphitheatre events; (403) 762-6301, www.banffcentre.ca (2/10)
May 31: Teen Rock Climbing, Portland, OR; Scale the rock of the Salmon Slab. Chill out and fish the beautiful river while you cheer your new friends to the top. $10 includes transportation, instruction, and equipment; 10am - 5pm, www.portlandonline.com/parks/eeteens (2/10)

June

June-Aug.: The Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, allows teams of climbers of many skill levels to raise funds and awareness toward finding a cure. Proceeds benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This summer’s choices include peaks in the Pacific Northwest as well as Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Elbrus in Russia, (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
June 2: Summit For Someone, Mt. Hood, OR; www.summitforsomeone.org (2/10)
June 5: Climb To Conquer Cancer, Portland; www.portlandclimb.org (1/10)
June 12-13: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Hood, OR; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
June 13-19: Mt. Shasta Climbing Expedition, Breast Cancer Fund’s Climb Against the Odds at Mt.Shasta, $6000 in Fundraising dollars; (866) 760-8223, www.breastcancerfund.org/events (2/10)
June 24-27: Reach The Summit, Mount Hood, OR; climb to raise funds for the American Lung Association; includes several training hikes and gear clinics before the event; (503) 924-4094 x16, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)

July

July 14-17: Climb for Clean Air, Mount Rainier, WA; RMI guided climbs from Paradise to the summit. (206) 441-5100 www.cleanairadventures.org (1/10)

July 16-18, 23-25: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Adams, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $3000 to participate. (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
July 17-20: Reach The Summit, Grand Teton, WY; climb to raise funds for the American Lung Association; includes several training hikes and gear clinics before the event; (503) 924-4094 x16, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)
July 18-21, 22-24: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Rainier, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)

July 21-24, 22-25: Climb for Clean Air, Mount Rainier, WA; RMI guided climbs from Paradise to the summit. (206) 441-5100 www.cleanairadventures.org (1/10)
July 21-Aug. 4: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
July 25-Aug. 8: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Elbrus, Russia; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
July 29-31: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Baker, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)

August

Aug. 2-3: Reach The Summit, Mt. Adams, WA; climb to raise funds for the American Lung Association; includes several training hikes and gear clinics before the event; (503) 924-4094 x16, www.lungoregon.org (1/10)
Aug. 9-23: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)
Aug. 21: Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag, Leavenworth, WA; volunteers help on trail restoration and climbing area projects; to participate in or organize, (303) 545-6772, www.accessfund.org (2/10)

September

Sep. 11-12: Rainier Mountain Festival, Ashford, WA; annual event includes demos, slide shows, seminars, notable guest speakers, book signings; (800) 238-5756, www.rainierfestival.com (1/10)
Sept. 17-19: Smith Rock Detour; Terrebonne, OR; (503) 797-1991, www.smithrockdetour.com (2/10)

October

Oct. 15-24: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Volcanos of Mexico; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (2/10)

November

Nov. 20: Northwest Bouldering Challenge, Seattle; (206) 781-9828, www.stonegardens.com (2/10)

December