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| Start | Event Registration Name | Activity Group | Description |
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| 8/26/2026 5:30 PM | Wednesday Night Family Hike | Hiking | Location: Glenrose TrailheadTime: Meet at 5:30 to get ready, hike at 5:45. Who: This hike is open to all, and geared towards children. We have toddlers to teenagers and move at a pace that works for everyone. Why: build grit and resilience, social and collaborative skills, love for the outdoors, and critical problem-solving. Expect: snack breaks, bug identification, field wanderings, tree climbing, dirt play, and whatever else engages the kids. We generally make it about .5-1.5 miles into the trail and then turn around. The chosen trails have a single entrance and exit with lots of shade.Bring: lots of water, a variety of snacks, sunscreen, sunhats/sunshirts, bug repellent, sturdy shoes, a first aid kit, patience, and be ready to laugh and make friends! Strollers and carriers are welcome. Fun additions for the heat can include spray bottles, water guns, or similar items. Cancellation policy: As a general rule, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. We will only cancel if the air quality reaches Unhealthy (150 AQI+) as our kiddos are considered a sensitive group due to developing lungs. At 100 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) we encourage you to make a personal decision for your family, though we will be at the trailhead and will modify the hike as needed. |
| 8/26/2026 5:45 PM | Wed Night Hike - Eagle Crest Mt. Spokane | Hiking | Meet at Mt. Spokane State Park Selkirk Lodge (Nordic Ski Area) for this 3.8 mile 630 ft vertical gain hike. We will hike on the wide Nordic trails to Nova Hut then take the "black" Eagle Crest XC trail up to a nice viewpoint and then return back on a different set of Nordic trails. Plan on a short break for BYO trail dinner. Leashed dogs welcome. Kid friendly hike. Privy at Trailhead and at Nova Hut. Smoke, high winds, or excessive heat will cancel. Select "Follow" in upper right (on PC only) to stay informed about updates. Gaia GPS Route InfoMap to Parking Area |
| 8/29/2026 8:00 AM | Lost Creek Trail Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Idaho Trails Association (ITA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with ITA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-lost-creek-trail/ Join ITA for a rewarding weekend of trail work near Wallace, Idaho, as they focus on maintaining the Lost Creek Trail. This scenic trail meanders alongside its namesake creek for miles before ascending to the stunning Bobtail Ridge. The efforts will include clearing fallen logs and brushing through lush, dense forests, preserving the trail's accessibility. Each afternoon, we'll return to camp by Lost Creek, sharing camaraderie in this serene setting. Your hard work will help prevent the forest service from closing the trail, ensuring continued access to this breathtaking corner of north Idaho. |
| 9/2/2026 5:30 PM | Wed Night Hike - 5:30 PM START - Stubblefield Trail | Hiking | The club's Wednesday Night Hike series are a great way to get to know us. Guests are welcome to come along, take a hike, meet some of our members, and learn more about our club's great opportunities. Stubblefield Trail is the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge’s longest trail, offering expansive views of the Palouse Prairie a unique rolling grassland known for its deep rich soil. This five-mile, lollipop-shaped route winds through forests, wetlands, and grasslands, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and a colorful display of wildflowers in spring and summer. We will hike a moderate pace of 2.0-2.5 MPH to finish by dusk (but bring a light just in case). Leashed dogs welcome (6' maximum leash, no retractable leashes allowed). Kid-friendly hike. Toilet available. AQI over 150 or Red Flag Warning will cancel. Select "follow" to stay informed of any updates. Meet at the Turnbull Visitor parking lot at 5:30 pm. Map to location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKgHcVjm1R2Ffcyx6 Trail Details: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/turnbull/map?trail=stubblefield-trail |
| 9/9/2026 5:30 PM | Wed Night Hike - Stevens Creek TH | Hiking | The Club's Wednesday night hike series are a great way to get to know us. Guests are welcome to come along, take a hike, meet some of our members, and learn more about our club's great opportunitues.We will meet at the Stevens Creek Trailhead and start hiking promptly at 5:30 to the Rocks of Sharon, go clockwise down to the Upper Valley Loop cutoff, traverse the ravines, and hike back up the switchbacks to the Rocks to take in the sunset before heading back to the car. We will keep a moderate pace of 2.0-2.5mph with few breaks, approximately 4.5 miles and 1200+ ft of gain. Bring 13 essentials including at least 1 liter of water, snacks, a headlamp, and trekking poles if needed. This is a well-maintained trail so good trail shoes or boots will suffice. Dogs on a leash with good social skills are welcome so long as their humans are willing to pick up poop and pack it out (LNT). There is a porta potty and ample parking at the trailhead. |
| 9/21/2026 6:30 PM | September General Membership Meeting - Chic Burge - History of SMI | Clubwide | Chic Burge, our Historian and SMI member for over 33 years will take us through the deep and intriguing history of the Spokane Mountaineers since initiation in 1915 as a Woman's only Walking Club. |
| 9/24/2026 8:00 AM | Fernan Lake Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Washington Trails Association (WTA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with WTA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-fernan-lake/ Join Idaho Trails Association, Coeur d’Alene City Parks, and United Way of North Idaho for a special Day of Action community service project at Fernan Lake Natural Area. Volunteers will help build a new section of trail that will connect existing trails and create a more complete loop within the Fernan Lake trail system. This new trail segment will improve access, enhance the visitor experience, and support the long-term vision for the natural area, where additional trail development is planned to expand the network for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Participants will work alongside experienced trail crew leaders to construct sustainable trail tread, remove vegetation, shape the trail corridor, and complete other trail-building tasks. No previous trail-building experience is necessary—training, tools, and safety instruction will be provided. |
| 9/26/2026 8:00 AM | Chimney Rock Trailwork | Conservation | This opportunity is being posted on behalf of Idaho Trails Association (ITA). The reason for posting it on the Spokane Mountaineers calendar is to share the opportunity with SM members. You must register with ITA to attend. You can read all of the details and register here: https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-chimney-rock/ On National Public Lands Day, we'll head out to work on this scenic trail climbing to Chimney Rock along the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. This picturesque area offers stunning views of the dramatic rock formations that make Chimney Rock a rock climber's mecca. To accommodate a wide range of abilities and interests, we'll split into multiple work groups throughout the day. Volunteers who prefer a slower pace or a more moderate hike will focus on brushing along the lower sections of the trail, while those who are comfortable hiking farther will head higher to help with log removal and tread work. This structure allows us to welcome volunteers of many experience and fitness levels. The lower sections of the trail typically require significant brushing, while the upper sections will need log removal and tread rebuilding. With peak fall colors expected—and the option for a refreshing swim at the end of the day in the Pack River if it's warm—this project is a fantastic way to wrap up the trail work season in northern Idaho. |
| 9/30/2026 5:15 PM | Wed Night Hike - RSP Larch Grove | Hiking | Meet at Bowl & Pitcher Parking Lot for this short 3 mile 300 ft vertical gain out-and-back hike to seek out the hidden Golden Larch grove. We will start earlier than typical for Wed night hikes due to sunset at 6:30. Optional community dinner at Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub after the hike. Leashed dogs welcome. Kid friendly hike. Privy at Trailhead and along route. Smoke, high winds, or excessive heat will cancel. Select "Follow" in upper right (on PC only) to stay informed about updates. Gaia GPS Route InfoMap to Parking Area |
| 10/19/2026 6:30 PM | October General Membership Meeting - David Crafton on Pategonia | Clubwide | Stay Tuned. |
| 11/16/2026 6:30 PM | November General Membership Meeting - Spokane Nordic Ski Association | Clubwide | SNSA Presentation |
| 12/18/2026 5:02 PM | McEvoy chalet | Chalet | Birthday weekend |
| 12/19/2026 2:00 PM | El Potrero Chico: Holiday Climbing Meetup | Climbing | Are you looking to travel somewhere warm to climb for the Holidays? Have you always wanted to climb in Mexico but feel limited by the novelty and distance? Maybe you have never heard of El Potrero Chico! This sport climbing paradise exists in the form of limestone canyon walls in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. Known for its plethora of long, sport multi-pitch climbing, as well as bolted cracks and fantastic single pitch, this place has something for everyone. Many of the climbs are 5 minutes off the main road into the canyon, and the canyon is a short 10 minute walk from most of the accommodations. This is an informal, open-invitation climbing trip rather than a guided trip or organized climbing program. My partner and I are planning to spend Dec 20th-Jan 2nd in Potrero and are inviting other climbers who would like to join. I have been to Potrero once before and am by no means an expert. I am happy to share what knowledge I have learned from my previous trip, and create an opportunity for other climbers to come along and experience this area together. I can offer some local knowledge, logistical information, and be a social point of connection for people interested in climbing here. If you're coming with a partner, great. If you are hoping to meet other climbers, this is a good opportunity to connect with others who may be looking for partners on this event page. You can join for a few days or stay for the entire trip, and there is no expectation that everyone follows the same itinerary or climbs together. I am not offering any guiding or instructional services on this trip. You are responsible for your own climbing, equipment, partners, transportation, food, accommodations, and personal decisions. It is ideal to fly into the city of Monterrey and take a taxi from the airport to your accommodations. We are staying at La Posada which I have stayed at before. They offer simple rooms with 1 or 2 bed options, deluxe tents with beds, an area for camping and setting up your own tent (cheapest), and small houses with multiple rooms that you can rent. They have an on-sight restaurant with great food, they have bathrooms/showers (shared if camping, individual in the rooms and house). They have community fridges and a kitchen for those that want to make their own food. People say they have no problem with the water that La Posada offers, though I drank bottled water when I was there before out of extreme caution. There are other hostels and accommodations around the entrance to the canyon including El Sendero climbers hostel, La Pagoda, and likely others. Besides climbing, members of my previous group took a taxi to a hot springs an hour or so away, and you can hike in the canyon, or hang out by the pool at La Posada! Let me know if you have any questions or want more information. When I first went to Potrero, I was intimidated by the thought of climbing in Mexico and went with a guided group. I am now hoping to offer some of that knowledge to others, and we could have a ton of fun climbing in the sun and warmth in December! |
| 12/21/2026 6:30 PM | December General Membership Meeting | Clubwide | Stay Tuned. |
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