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| Start | Event Registration Name | Activity Group | Description |
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| 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 | LAST ONE! Wed Night Hike & Dinner - Rimrock Loop | Hiking | As the last Wednesday night hike for the season, we will keep this one local and close out an excellent year with a community dinner at The Elk Public House after the 2.8 mile mostly flat hike. Everyone who led or attended a Wed night hike in 2026 is invited to join for dinner, even if you can't make the hike. *Please text me at 509-280-4776 if you will be joining for dinner.*Meet at Rimrock Parking lot: 47.65511, -117.48505We will start at 5:15, due to sunset at 6:30. Bring your headlamp just in case.We will meet at The Elk afterward, approximately 6:30pm.Leashed dogs welcome. This hike and The Elk are kid-friendly.AQI over 150, Red Flag Warning, or Temps over 90 degrees will cancel.Select "Follow" in upper right (on PC only) to stay informed about updates.Gaia GPS Route InfoMap to Parking AreaMap to The Elk |
| 10/10/2026 10:00 AM | Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day with INLC | Conservation | REGISTER with INLC Here: https://inlandnwland.org/event/waikiki-takes-root-a-community-planting-day/ Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 am Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve Join Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and The Lands Council for Waikiki Takes Root, a special community planting day at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday October 10, from 10am to 2pm. Please plan to park by 9:30am. It’s about a 30-minute walk from parking to the planting area, and we want everyone on site and ready to plant at 10. Staff and signage will be out to point the way. Waikiki Restoration Help bring the next chapter of restoration to life by planting native plants in newly restored areas along the Little Spokane River. Nearly 10 acres of floodplain are being restored after decades of rock and gravel fill prevented the river from functioning naturally across its floodplain. Now, as the landscape is reshaped to make way for a healthier wetland and more resilient river system, your help will give native plants a chance to take root and become part of the future of Waikiki Springs. No experience is necessary—INLC and The Lands Council staff will provide tools, instruction, and support throughout the day. Come spend a fall day outdoors, meet fellow land lovers, and make a hands-on contribution to the restoration of this special place. What to Bring Weather-appropriate layers Sturdy boots or hiking shoes (we’ll be working off-trail) Refillable water bottle Your favorite work gloves (optional) Your favorite shovel (optional) Don’t have gloves or a shovel? No problem! We’ll have enough tools and gloves on hand for everyone. What will be Provided Shovels and additional work gloves Coffee Drinking water Morning snacks Port-a-potties Parking & Meeting Location Parking will be available at the Bozarth Mansion, with overflow street parking as needed. Directions to parking For any overflow street parking—please be respectful of nearby residents: Do not block driveways Observe all posted “No Parking” signs From the trailhead, walk down the switchback trail and cross the river to meet INLC and TLC staff at the planting area. Please allow 30 minutes to walk from your car to the planting site, and plan to arrive by 9:30am. Directions to trailhead: Staff and signage will be out to point the way to the planting area. Important Notes Port-a-potties will be available on site for this project. Expect uneven terrain and off-trail work areas, so sturdy footwear is strongly recommended. This event will take place outdoors in variable fall weather, so please come prepared. |
| 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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