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Mazamas Join the Mazamas today! Established in 1894 on the summit of Mt. linktr.ee/MazamasPDX Hood in 1894.

Hood (Wy’East), the Mazamas is an Oregon-based 501(c)3 with a tradition of providing excellence in climbing education, leadership, and conservation in the PNW. The Mazamas is a nonprofit mountaineering education organization formed on the summit of Mt. We offer activities, classes, and events for members and the community.

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 29, for an evening of stories, laughter, and remembrance as we celebrate the life of Adonay Sollei...
10/21/2026

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 29, for an evening of stories, laughter, and remembrance as we celebrate the life of Adonay Solleiro, a beloved member of our community who passed away on July 17 while hiking at Angel's Rest.

Adonay's love of the mountains touched so many of us, and since we haven't yet had the chance to gather as a community, this evening is our opportunity to do that together. Come share a memory, hear stories from friends and climbing partners, and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

The night will also include a special gear swap featuring pieces from Adonay's mountaineering and outdoor collection. Attendees are invited to take an item home, a way to carry a bit of Adonay with you on your next adventure.

All are welcome, whether you knew Adonay well or simply crossed paths on the trail.

See calendar for details: mazamas.org/calendar

Good hikes start with good company — and sometimes a little food-cart beta. Calling all Mazama Hike and Ramble Leaders a...
10/20/2026

Good hikes start with good company — and sometimes a little food-cart beta.

Calling all Mazama Hike and Ramble Leaders and aspiring leaders-in-training. Join us for a social hour at BG’s Food Cartel! Swap trail updates, connect with fellow leaders and share advice and inspiration for the hiking season ahead.

Our hikes are free, and they’re one of the best ways to find your outdoor people. The leaders who bring folks together are a big part of what makes that possible. Come get to know yours.

📍 BG’s Food Cartel
4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton
Plenty of parking and food options!

📸Dylan Bargteil

This is one time it’s perfectly OK for kids to look down on their parents. 🧗😂Families Mountaineering 101 is kicking into...
10/19/2026

This is one time it’s perfectly OK for kids to look down on their parents. 🧗😂

Families Mountaineering 101 is kicking into high gear this month, heading outside for belay and rappel field sessions. Learning to trust the rope — and the family member holding it — is all part of the adventure.

Yes, the Mazamas has a course for families! Learn to climb, build confidence and find your love of the mountains together.

Get to know FM101 at mazamas.org/fm101.

📸Kim Robinson

Your next movie night could be on us. Join or renew your Mazama membership by Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a chance to win two f...
10/17/2026

Your next movie night could be on us.

Join or renew your Mazama membership by Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a chance to win two free tickets to REEL ROCK 20, an evening of inspiring climbing films that also benefits the Mazamas!

Celebrating 20 years, REEL ROCK returns with four films featuring some seriously ambitious pursuits:

🧗 Janja Garnbret takes on the legendary Bibliographie.
🔥 Michaela Kiersch becomes the first woman to climb both V15 boulders and 5.15 routes.
💪 Ben Mayforth pushes adaptive climbing in pursuit of 5.13.
🏔️ Colin Haley attempts a historic solo winter ascent of Cerro Torre.

Enough inspiration to keep you dreaming well beyond the closing credits.

Find your people at mazamas.org. Join or renew by Oct. 20 to enter! The REEL ROCK ticket winner will receive their prize in time for the event.

📸REEL ROCK

September flooding meant our Grand Canyon outing needed a pivot. The planned rim-to-rim-to-rim route became two long day...
10/14/2026

September flooding meant our Grand Canyon outing needed a pivot. The planned rim-to-rim-to-rim route became two long day hikes from rim toward river and along the Tonto Trail. This determined group embraced the trail change and made it an adventure to remember.

The route was modified, but the fun — and the company — delivered. Thanks to everyone who brought their flexibility, grit and good humor!

Ready to take your Mazama adventures farther afield? Explore outings at mazamas.org/outings.

📸Trixie Honeywell

Big winter plans? Start with snow smarts.The Mazamas and Wylark Mountaineering are teaming up to offer two new AIARE 1 a...
10/13/2026

Big winter plans? Start with snow smarts.

The Mazamas and Wylark Mountaineering are teaming up to offer two new AIARE 1 avalanche education courses: Snowshoeing & Mountaineering on Jan. 9–10 and Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding on Feb. 13–14, 2027.

Build your knowledge online, then put it to work during a weekend of hands-on field training on Mt. Hood. Your home base? Mazama Lodge, where tour planning and debriefs come with a fire, hot chocolate and a crew of fellow mountain people.

Two nights of lodging, most meals and avalanche equipment loans are included. These courses are for Mazama members, so if snowy adventures are on your wish list, this is another good reason to find your people.

See the Mazama calendar for details and application deadlines.

📸Ellen Satra/ICS Avalanche Safety Field Study

The mountains can change your life. Cost shouldn’t keep you from discovering that.A Mazama scholarship can mean learning...
10/11/2026

The mountains can change your life. Cost shouldn’t keep you from discovering that.

A Mazama scholarship can mean learning to climb, finding your people and realizing you’re capable of more than you imagined.

Our goal is to offer financial aid for every course and activity we offer, helping anyone who wants to experience the Mazama community and the power of the mountains take that first — or next — step.

Making that possible is a priority for us. With our community’s support, we can help more people find connection, confidence and new possibilities in the mountains.

Interested in participating but concerned about cost? Explore financial aid at mazamas.org/financialaid/.

📸Stan Tellin/The Enchantments

10/09/2026

Find your people. Then find your next adventure.

The Mazamas’ 2027 membership drive starts today! Join a community that shares your love of getting outside, learning new skills and spending time in the mountains.

Some of the perks coming your way:

🧗 15–20% off great classes, including new AIARE Avalanche 1 courses and skill builders from crack climbing to crevasse rescue
🏡 Members-only weekends at Mazama Lodge on Mt. Hood
🎟️ Early access to trip and event presales
🎒 Discounts at local outdoor retailers and partners like Gaia GPS

Your 2027 membership starts immediately. Come for the adventures. Find the people who’ll share your trail, rope and post-adventure snacks — and become part of your life beyond the mountains. Best friends, partners, people who make you feel like you belong. It can all start here.

Join or renew today. mazamas.org/membership Link in bio.

Got your sights set on a big wall? Maybe Monkey Face? Then it's time to add some new skills to your climbing toolkit. Th...
10/08/2026

Got your sights set on a big wall? Maybe Monkey Face? Then it's time to add some new skills to your climbing toolkit.

The Mazamas Advanced Rock Committee is hosting Basics of Big Wall Climbing, a two-session clinic covering aid leading, hauling, jugging, lower-outs and even setting up a portaledge.

📅 Nov. 2–4
📍 Mazama Mountaineering Center
⏳ Applications close Oct. 28

This clinic is designed for experienced trad climbers looking to take the next step. Applicants must be Advanced Rock graduates or have led at least five trad multipitch climbs in the past year, plus hold a current gym belay certification. Solid trad, anchor and multipitch skills are a must.

🔗 Apply: mazamas.org/multi-activity/1141/

📸Angie Brown

Address

527 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR
97215

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15032272345

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