The Mazamas regularly lead travel adventures, both foreign and domestic, that allow our members to experience other cultures, ecosystems, mountain ranges, and the natural world in a safe and affordable manner. Our travel program is commonly referred to as "Outings" and all travel opportunities are available to members and nonmembers. Outings are defined as trips that last for five days or more, and may include hikes, walking tours, camping, kayaking, cycling, climbs, etc. 

2026 Outings

Grand Tetons Basecamp Outing

August 2 – 9, 2026 

"Color Landscape - Grand Tetons" by fortherock is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Spend a week camping in this iconic national park! There will be many possible options from easy day hikes to alpine rock climbs. This outing is unstructured; participants may either go on organized hikes (or climbs) or do other activities on their own. It has been many years since the Mazamas had a trip here, so this is a great opportunity to visit. 

The Outing begins on the afternoon of Sunday, August 2. We will be tent camping at the Coulter Bay group camp on Jackson lake. Individuals are responsible for their own food and transportation (1,600 miles round trip by car from Portland). The outing ends on the morning of Sunday, August 9. 

We will try to have group hikes each day at various levels. Climbs may be led by Mazama climb leaders if there is interest and capacity. Participants must ensure they have the requisite badges to sign up for hikes and climbs. There might also be a day trip into Yellowstone in addition to the Tetons. 

We encourage climb and hike leaders to sign-up; the more leaders we have, the more climbs and hikes we can schedule as part of the outing. An organizational meeting will be held in June to match leader and participant interests, put climbs on the Mazama calendar for participant sign up, and arrange transportation. 

The outing fee covering camping fees and leader expenses is $300. The trip is limited to 20 persons (minimum of 8), and applications from climb and hike leaders in good standing will be prioritized. The sign up deadline is June 15, when participants will be notified of their acceptance and charged to the card on file. If you would like to withdraw your application, please do so before June 15 to avoid your card being charged. 

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Cancellations after the signup deadline (when acceptance and payment is processed) will forfeit the full outing fee unless there is a replacement participant found. A non-refundable application fee of $50 still applies in the instance of replacement.

Contact leader Bob Breivogel (503-201-5101) or at leader Rex Breunsbach at breivog@teleport.com or assistant rbreunsbach@gmail.com with any questions.

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim Expedition

October 4 – 9, 2026

Hikers in the Grand Canyong

The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim is one most iconic hiking challenges in the Southwest! Starting on the South Rim, we'll descend to the Colorado River, cross through the canyon, and climb to the North Rim. After an overnight stay in a cabin on the North Rim, we'll shoulder our packs and make the return crossing back to the South Rim.

In total, the route covers more than 40 miles with over 10,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain. This Outing is for experienced hikers hikers with strong endurance and a willingness to tackle long days on the trail. 

For hikers who prefer a single crossing, an optional shuttle will be available from the North Rim back to the South Rim for an additional cost.

Contact Trixie Honeywell for more information: trixie@luckyjackgear.com

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Southern Olympics Trek

September 13 – 19, 2026

Southern Olympics

The Southern Olympics Trek (September 2026) has filled up! Thank you to everyone who signed up. If you’re still hoping to join, we’re now accepting waitlist candidates. Spots occasionally open up as plans change, so add your name and you may still get the call.

Join us as we hike the beautiful and scenic Southern Olympics Wilderness completing a loop along the Quinalt River, Dosewallips River, Hayes River and Skyline Ridge trails. The 4–6 participants will need to be in good physical condition for this ~85 mile adventure and should have experience in at least one 50+ mile trek. We will be hiking at a moderate to fast pace, traveling 10.5–17.5 miles per day over easy to difficult terrain including stream crossings. Elevation gains will range from 1,200 – 5,800 feet per day. Expect varying weather, wildlife, and miles and miles of scenery. We will use a short car shuttle to complete this loop hike. The cost of the outing is $250. The outing dates are tentative until a permit is obtained.

Contact the leader Gary Bishop (gbish90@hotmail.com) for more information.

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Want to go on an outing?

Great! There are a few steps to complete your application for an upcoming outing.

Complete your Application

  1. Look through the list of available outings that can be found in the Upcoming Outings section on this page (above).
  2. Apply for the Outing by clicking on the appropriate button and following the application process.
  3. Please be sure to fill out your Mazama profile with relevant medical information and your emergency contact. This information is not used to determine acceptance but to ensure the leader is adequately prepared for the outing. Withholding important, relevant medical information may result in a participant being asked to leave the outing.

Lead an Outing

Not finding any outings list for locations that you are interested in exploring? Perhaps you would like to lead an outing to a specific locale? Certain restrictions apply, but the majority of Mazama members already qualify to be Outing Leaders. The best Outing Leaders have already been to the location that they wish to lead an outing to, and are familiar with the languages, customs, and travel companies that operate there.

Outings are divided into two categories; domestic and international. They must consist of at least five days and include some form of educational benefit for the participants. Typically, outings include activities such as hiking, backpacking, tours, rafting, kayaking, climbing, and exploration of natural environments. Outings can be oriented toward children and families, or focused on more difficult or technical objectives.

Contact the Mazama Outings Committee or the Mazama Mountaineering Center for more information.