Courses
This course is designed to prepare area outdoor enthusiasts for hiking or backpacking in the forests, mountains, and trails of the Pacific Northwest. The non-member fee is $40 per person or $60 for a family of four.
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid offers essential skills for those who enjoy climbing, hiking, and other Mountaineers activities. Although first aid skills will be emphasized, the "critical" skills in MOFA are scene management, emergency response, and leading a first aid team. The course fee is $100 for non-members.
The course consists of two classes: Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. This series of four lectures will include an orientation, registration, avalanche awareness and safety, the ten essentials, back-country winter travel etiquette, cold weather ailments, clothing, and equipment. The course fee is $35 for non-members. To take both courses, requiring both field trips, will require an additional $15.
Hiking
Hiking Committee Chair: Darlene Dickinson (360) 357-3527
The Hiking and Backpacking Committee offers hikes year-round and backpacks during the warmer months. Enjoy day hikes or extended trips in the wilderness. Enjoy fishing, photography and the simple pleasures of carrying your camp on your back. Hikes are scheduled year-round. Mid-week outings are also offered. Non-members are welcome to sign up for up to two hikes per calendar year. Click on 
to search for upcoming Olympia branch hikes.
