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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.

10/29/2026

Renew your Mazama membership by Nov. 1 for a chance to win a free Mazama Lodge Member Weekend for two, meals included! Spend your days playing on Mt. Hood and come back to a cozy place to swap stories with fellow members.

Choose from this season’s Member Weekends:
🏔️ Dec. 10–12
🏔️ Jan. 8–10
🏔️ Feb. 12–14

We’re giving away gear and goods from partners like Cascade Alpine and Cave Creek Farm every week through the end of our membership drive. Keep an eye out for each week’s prize—and check next week’s eNews for the Lodge weekend winner!

Renew at mazamas.org.

📸Daniel Wick

10/28/2026

Curious about taking your skiing or splitboarding into the backcountry? Join our Backcountry Ski Touring Info Night on Nov. 10 to learn about the 2027 program and bring your questions.

Designed for advanced skiers and riders, this eight-week course combines lectures and field sessions to build skills in uphill travel, avalanche awareness, navigation, route planning and more — with experienced Mazama volunteers and a crew to learn alongside.

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 10
⏰ 7 p.m.
💻 On Zoom

Get the course details and find the info night link at mazamas.org/backcountryskitouring.

📸Danny Sullivan

10/27/2026

What makes a forest more than a collection of trees?

Our Base Camp evening programs kick off Nov. 11 with M.L. Herring, author of Born of Fire and Rain, winner of a 2025 National Outdoor Book Award.

Journey into the Pacific temperate rainforest and explore what it means to be a forest on a rapidly changing planet. As federal forest management shifts again, Herring will unpack what’s at stake for our water, climate, wildlife and the wild places we love—and why the difference between a forest and a tree farm matters.

An emerita professor of science communication at Oregon State University, Herring brings big questions about our public lands into focus.

📅 Nov. 11 | 6:30–8 p.m.
🎟️ FREE and open to the public
📍 MMC 527 SE 43rd Ave. PDX

📸Cody Chan

10/26/2026

Join the Mazamas Oct. 31 for a Halloween canyoning descent of Three Corner Creek near Stevenson, Washington. This short, scenic canyon packs in three waterfall rappels up to 100 feet, with a vehicle shuttle keeping the approach relatively short.

You’ll need to be comfortable rappelling and navigating slippery creek terrain, follow canyoning safety procedures, and bring appropriate gear and thermal protection.

Costumes encouraged! Keep helmets, harnesses and rappel equipment clear, with nothing that limits visibility or movement.

See the Mazamas calendar for details and to apply: mazamas.org/calendar

📸Canyoning 2025

10/22/2026

Got a trad climbing wish list? Let’s talk about how to get you there.

Join our Advanced Rock Info Night to get the beta on AR, a course that builds the technical and mental skills for leading trad — from single-pitch cragging to multipitch and alpine rock routes. Find climbing partners while you learn, and grow alongside a crew ready to challenge themselves, too.

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 11
🕖 7 p.m. via Zoom

We’ll cover what the program entails, the application process and scholarships, with time for your questions.

The course runs mid-February through May 2027. Applications open in late November, with admissions tests in early January.

Learn more at mazamas.org/AR.

📸Margaret McCarthy

10/21/2026

Join us Thursday, 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

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

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

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

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

Address

527 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR
97215

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15032272345

Website

http://www.mazamas.org/

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