Mazamas – 125 years of of climbing, hiking, and protecting the mountains of the Pacific Northwest

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Join our Portland-based community of over 2,500 people and unlock access to hikes, climbs, classes, and more. Our members have been inspiring others to love and protect the mountains for more than 130 years through adventure, learning, leadership development, and stewardship.

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As the region's leading outdoor education non-profit, the Mazamas provides skilled instruction for members and non-members alike, from our flagship Basic Climbing Education Program to specialized courses like Advanced Rock and Backcountry Ski Touring. We offer a proud tradition of excellence, accessible formats, and, at the heart of it all, a supportive, inclusive community that cares deeply about your goals and success.

All Mazama hikes, as well as our conditioning Street Rambles, are free and open to the public. Members have access to climbs, which are free everywhere except in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Check out our climbing program today to learn more, and join a community of passionate, skilled, adventurers today!

As the leader in outdoor safety, the Mazamas offers a full complement of First Aid courses from CPR and First Aid to Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Mountainering First Aid (MFA), and Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

Courses and Certifications

Our members have been inspiring others to love and protect the mountains for more than 130 years through adventure, learning, leadership development, and stewardship. As a non-profit, community and belonging is at the core of everything we do.