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We run outdoor trips and social activities year-round, so you’ll find something fun for every season. Use the links below to view descriptions of our current activities (we also offer courses to get you started).
For upcoming activities, please check the calendar or the Go Guide. Members also have the opportunity to announce unofficial, privately organized events on the forum.
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Hiking | Backpacking | Skiing | Snowshoeing | Other Outdoor Activities
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Pub Night | Potluck | Book Club | Other Social Activities
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Hiking
Join us for day hikes in the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains throughout the year! Most hikes are on the weekends and are organized by experienced UTHRs volunteer leaders. We offer hikes of every level, from easy to strenuous. Sign-up online (www.mountaineers.org) or by calling the club house (206-284-8484).
For questions and information, contact hikes@uthrs.org
How to Choose a Hike
Hikes vary greatly in location, length, and elevation gain. Choose a hike for your level of fitness and interest. Mountaineer hikes are classified in two ways: The difficulty level of the trail, and the pace at which the group will be traveling.
Difficulty Levels
| Easy (E) |
Up to 8 miles round trip, with up to 1200' of elevation gain. (Comparable to Little Si) |
| Moderate (M) |
Up to 12 miles round trip, with 1200'-2500' of elevation gain. |
| Strenuous (S) |
Up to 14 miles round trip, with 2500'-3500' of elevation gain. (Comparable to Mt. Si) |
| Very Strenuous (VS) |
Over 14 miles round trip, and/or more than 3500' of elevation gain. |
Trip Paces
Leisurely: The slowest pace trips. (More than 2 hrs around Green Lake)
Social: Less than 2 miles per hour. (Approximately 2 hrs around Green Lake)
Moderate: Approximately 2 miles per hour. (Approximately 1-1/2 hrs around Green Lake)
Fast: Greater than 2 miles per hour. (1 hr or less around Green Lake)
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Backpacking
Join us for overnight and multi-day backpacking trips. Backpacking trips are offered about once a month during the summer. Last summer, destinations ranged from the pristine beaches of Olympic National Park to the high alpine lakes of the North Cascades.
For more information, e-mail backpacking@uthrs.org
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Skiing
During the ski season, we will offer both downhill and cross-country skiing. From day-trips to extended weekend excursions, there’s something for everyone.
- Mid-week night skiing at Snoqualmie Pass
- Cross-country skiing trips
- Snow weekend at Mt. Baker Lodge
- Ski trip to Whistler, BC
As always, check the calendar or the Go Guide for upcoming dates.
For questions and information, contact skiing@uthrs.org
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Snowshoeing
During winter, we offer snowshoeing trips to area locations. Check the calendar or the Go Guide for upcoming dates.
For more information, e-mail snowshoe@uthrs.org
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Other Outdoor Activities
We are also working with other Mountaineers groups to organize outdoors activities for graduates of the following courses:
- Alpine Scrambling
- Climbing
- Backcountry Skiing
- Sea Kayaking
For questions and information, contact info@uthrs.org
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Pub Night
Every second Wednesday of the month. 7:30 pm in the bar area of a local pub/bar. Every month it is a new location and always new faces.
Look for a climbing helmet on the table. No registration needed.
Contact: pubnight@uthrs.org
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Potluck
Every fourth Saturday of the month. Changing locations in the wider Seattle area.
Bring a dish, wine/beer, and/or good joke to share with fellow UTHRs.
Contact: potluck@uthrs.org
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Book Club
Every first Tuesday of the month. 7:30 pm at a local café or member’s home to discuss a different book.
We read a variety of outdoors/travel narratives, as well as modern fiction. See the UTHRs listing in the Seattle Branch section of the Go Guide for the current book selection.
Contact: bookclub@uthrs.org
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Other Social Activities
From time to time, we organize social events such as holiday parties, art walks, game nights, and bonfires. For up-to-date information, check the calendar.
Contact: info@uthrs.org
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