| Ongoing Events
Seattle Area
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 (1/09)
Ongoing: Climbing 201; Seattle; this class provides a basic understanding of sport climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety procedures; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/09)
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 (1/09)
Ongoing: Avalanche Awareness Lecture / Clinic, Second Ascent, Seattle; (800) 328-5925, www.mountainmadness.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Improving Technique; 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(12/07)
Ongoing: Kid’s Climb, REI Seattle; a fun and safe environment for kids to be introduced to rock climbing; ages 8-14; all skill levels welcome; Sundays 5:30-7 p.m.; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/09)
The Mountain School, Leavenworth, WA; offers rock climbing and mountaineering courses such as Basic Rock Climbing, Lead Rock Climbing, Rock Rescue, Level 1 Avalanche; (509) 548-5823, jr@mountainschool.com, www.mountainschool.com (12/07)
The Mountaineers, throughout Western Washington, offer various outdoor skill courses throughout the year in Washington; (800) 573-8484, www.mountaineers.org (1/09)
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 (12/07)
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 (1/09)
Tuesdays: Travel Lecture Series, Seattle; Wide World Books & Maps, (206) 634-3453, travel@speakeasy.net, www.wideworldtravelstore.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Ski Mountaineering, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/09)
Ongoing: Prep for Rainier, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/09)
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 (1/09)
Ongoing: Intro to Mountaineering Course, Seattle; beginner-level course to build confidence in mountaineering; www.mountainmadness.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Climb Mount Shuksan WA; climb with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/09)
Portland Area
Ongoing: Climb Mount Adams, OR; climb Mount Adams with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/09)
Friday Night Heights at the Portland Rock Gym, Portland; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (12/07)
Ongoing: The Mazamas offer various climbing and mountaineering courses throughout the year in Oregon; (503) 227-2345, www.mazamas.org (12/07)
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(12/07)
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 (12/07)
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 (1/09)
Ongoing: Intro to Rock Climbing, Portland REI store, OR; introductory course gives individuals 13 years and older a basic understanding of rock climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills, communication and safety procedures; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Women’s Intro to Rock Climbing; Portland REI store; learn basic rock-climbing skills; also covers women’s specific gear; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Oregon Wild Wednesdays, Portland; lecture series; (503) 283-6343x213, www.oregonwild.org (1/09)
Ongoing : Snowshoeing 101/ Clinic, Portland REI, OR; 7 p.m., (503) 221-1938 (1/09)
Ongoing: Snow Camping Lecture, Portland REI, OR; 7 p.m., (503) 221-1938 (1/09)
January
Jan. 10: Winter Trails Day, Nationwide; snowshoe demos;adults and children welcome; mountaineers.org, www.wintertrails.org (1/09)
Jan. 13: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer informational meeting, Seattle REI; www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/09)
Jan 20: Reach the Summit, REI, Hillsboro, OR; Informational Meeting Kick off, First time and experienced climbers of all ages welcome, (503) 924-4094, www.lungoregon.org (12/08)
Jan 27: 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 (12/08)
February
March
March 1- May 31: Everett Alpine Scrambling Course, 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; www.everettmountaineers.org/scrambling/scramble_courses.cfm (12/07)
March 4: Mountaineers Host Banff Film Festival, Seattle; Mountaineers Bldg.; (800) 573-8484, www.mountaineers.org (12/07)
March 10: 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 (1/08)
May 12: Climbing 201; Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/08)
March 13, 16, 20, 23, 27: Ptarmigan Mountaineering Course, Vancouver, WA; basic rock climbing course, includes classroom lectures as well as indoor and outdoor practice; (360) 431-6543, www.ptarmigans.org (1/08)
March 14: Kids’ Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing, Portland; This introductory course gives individuals a basic understanding of rock climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills, communication and safety procedures; Portland REI Outreach & Events; (503) 221-1938; rei.com (1/08)
March 17: Climbing 201, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
March 18: Women’s Intro to Rock Climbing; Portland REI store; learn basic rock-climbing skills; also covers women’s specific gear; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/08)
March 25: Costa Rica Travel and Photography Presentation, Seattle; Wide World Books & Maps, (206) 634-3453, travel@speakeasy.net, www.seattlestravelstORcom (1/08)
March 25-28: Kids Climbing Camp, Portland; offered by the Portland Rock Gym; (503) 232-8310, www.portlandrockgym.com (12/07)
March 27: Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing, Portland REI store, OR; introductory course gives individuals 13 years and older a basic understanding of rock climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills, communication and safety procedures; (503) 221-1938, rei.com (1/08)
March 31: Introduction to Climbing for Women, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
March 31: Introduction to Climbing for Women; Seattle; this class provides a basic understanding of sport climbing: the equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety procedures; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/08)
April
April 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 21: Ptarmigan Mountaineering Course, Vancouver, WA; basic rock climbing course, includes classroom lectures as well as indoor and outdoor practice; www.ptarmigans.org, (360) 431-6543 (1/08)
April 7: Bears of the West presentation, Seattle; REI flagship store; 7-8:30 p.m.; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
April 7: 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 (1/08)
April 10-21: Backpacking the Canyonlands, Portland; Portland Parks and Recreation trip leader Doug Ironside takes hikers on 11-day trip; (503) 823-5132, www.portlandparks.org (1/08)
April 14: 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 (1/08)
April 21: Climbing 201; Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/08)
April 23: Prep for Rainier, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
April 26: USA Climbing T-Town Challenge, Tacoma, WA; Edgeworks Climbing Gym; male, female, youth and adult climbing competitions; registration begins at noon, www.edgeworks-climbing.com (1/08)
May
May-Aug.: 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 (1/08)
May 4: Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag, Anacortes, WA; volunteers help on trail restoration and climbing area projects; to participate in or organize, (303) 545-6772, dallas.kloke1@verizon.net, www.accessfund.org (1/08)
May 5: 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 (1/08)
May 10-13: Intro to Mountaineering Course, Seattle; beginner-level course to build confidence in mountaineering; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
May 12: Climbing 201; Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/08)
May 15, 22, 25, 29: Ptarmigan Rock Course, Vancouver, WA; basic rock climbing course, includes classroom lectures as well as indoor and outdoor practice; (360) 431-6543, www.ptarmigans.org, (1/08)
May 19: 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 (1/08)
May 24-27: Intro to Mountaineering Course, Seattle; beginner-level course to build confidence in mountaineering; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
May 27: Women’s Intro to Rock Climbing, Portland REI, OR; this introductory course gives women a basic understanding of rock climbing; the equipment, belaying, knot skills, communication and safety procedures; 6-8:30p.m., (503) 221-1938 (1/08)
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 (1/08)
June 1, 5, 7, 9: Ptarmigan Rock Course, Vancouver, WA; basic rock climbing course, includes classroom lectures as well as indoor and outdoor practice; www.ptarmigans.org, (360) 431-6543 (1/08)
June 2-4: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
June 7-8: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Hood, OR; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise of $2500 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
June 7-10: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
June 7-10: Climb Mount Adams, OR; climb Mount Adams with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
June 9: Climbing 201; Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944 (1/08)
June 13-27: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Elbrus, Russia; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $10,000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
June 15-21: Mt. Shasta Climbing Expedition, Breast Cancer Fund’s Climb Against the Odds at Mt.Shasta, $5000 in Fundraising dollars; (866) 760-8223, www.breastcancerfund.org/events (1/08)
June 17-22: 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; 5 summit teams open to 80 participants; must raise $3,000 or more to participate; (503) 924-4094 x16, www.reachthesummit.us/ (1/08)
June 21-23: Climb Mount Shuksan WA; climb Mount Adams with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
June 23: Introduction to Climbing for Women, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
June 27-29: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Baker, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $3000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
July
July 1-4: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Rainier, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $5000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
July 5-19: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $10,000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
July 11-12, 11-12, 16-17, 17-18, 18-19: Climb for Clean Air, Mount Rainier, WA; 2 day summit climbs to raise funds for the American Lung Association; registration $100, must fundraise $3,500 to participate; (206) 441-5100, www.alaw.org (1/08)
July 11-13: 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 (1/08)
July 19-22: Climb Mount Baker, climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
July 19-22: Climb Mount Adams, OR; climb Mount Adams with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
July 24-26: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Rainier, WA; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $5000 to participate; (206) 667-1398,
www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
July 28: Introduction to Climbing for Women, Seattle; REI
flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
August
Aug. 1-15: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $10,000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
Aug. 1-15: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; must fundraise $10,000 to participate; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
Aug. 16-19: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
Aug. 18: Introduction to Climbing for Women, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, www.rei.com/seattle (1/08)
Aug. 30-31: UClimb, North Bend, Wash.; uclimb.org (6/08)
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Climb Mount Baker, WA; climb Mount Baker with experienced guides; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
September
Sept. 8-11: Intro to Mountaineering Course, Seattle; beginner-level course to build confidence in mountaineering; www.mountainmadness.com (1/08)
Sep. 13-14: Rainier Mountain Festival, Ashford, WA; annual event includes demos, slide shows, seminars, notable guest speakers, book signings; (800) 238-5756, www.rainierfestival.com (1/08)
October
Oct. 16: Reel Rock Film, Portland and Seattle; (303) 503-9077, www.reelrocktour.com (9/08)
Oct. 17-26: Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, Volcanos of Mexico; climb to raise funds for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; $3,000; (206) 667-1398, www.fhcrc.org/climb (1/08)
November
Nov. 22: Northwest Climbing Competition, Seattle; (206) 781-9828, www.stonegardens.com (9/08)
Nov. 22:
Mt Shkara First Descent Film and Slideshow,
Bellevue, WA;
www.marmotmountain.com/events_wa.htm (11/08)
December
Dec. 1 : Climbing 201, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, rei.com (12/07)
Dec. 15 : Climbing 101, Seattle; REI flagship store; (206) 223-1944, rei.com (12/07)
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