Basic Mountaineering Course
The Bellingham Basic Mountaineering Course will teach you skills you need to safely travel on rock, snow and glaciers. You’ll learn about: Evaluating weather, alpine hazards and snow conditions Wilderness first aid Equipment... READ MORE
Intermediate Mountaineering Course
The Bellingham Intermediate Mountaineering Course is a continuation of the Basic Course or for those climbers with equivalent experience. This course focuses on building on your knowledge while emphasizing safety, leadership and climbing... READ MORE
Welcome to the Bellingham Mountaineers!
The Bellingham Branch provides ways to learn about, explore, and connect with our natural world. Based out of Whatcom County, we offer courses and trips in scrambling, climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and more. Please view and subscribe to our Newsletter to learn more about our organization. You can also take part in our summer potlucks and special branch events anytime as our guest. If you are interested in participating in one of our courses, we currently offer Basic Mountaineering and Intermediate Climbing. Out of bounds, up there, on top, never stop being awesome!
Check out our courses!
Basic Mountaineering
The skills you need to know to get yourself climbing safely on rock and snow.
Intermediate Mountaineering
A continuation of your learning, including leading on rock, snow and ice.