Upcoming Events

Climbing 101

Dec 6, 6:00pm - Dec 6, 7:00pm

Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map

Take yourself to new heights and learn the ropes through hands-on experience in our Climbing Cave. Learn the basics of bouldering, top roping and what you need to know to get started in this invigorating sport from American Alpine-Twin Cities Chapter Leader, Steve Schreader. All equipment provided. Wear comfortable clothing!All climbers must have a completed liability waiver on file at Midwest Mountaineering (available to sign when you arrive for your climbing clinic). Liability waivers expire at the end of the calendar year and must be re-submitted every year. Pre-registration required – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15.Note: If no one has registered for the class by 12pm the day-of, we will cancel the class. Register early! Call the store at 612-339-3433 to reserve your spot!... See MoreSee Less

Women's Bouldering

Dec 13, 6:00pm - Dec 13, 7:00pm

Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map

Come one come many to all women, ONLY women, for an evening of bouldering in the Cave! Izzie, Midwest Mountaineering Staff member & member of the American Alpine Club, will be on hand to answer questions and help provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere. All abilities welcome from the, "I've never done this before", to those who want to set routes, and everyone in-between.All climbers must have a completed liability waiver on file at Midwest Mountaineering. Liability waivers expire at the end of the calendar year and must be re-submitted every year. Minimum age 15. Climbing shoe rental is $3Note: If no one has registered for the class by 12pm the day-of, we will cancel the class. Register early!Call the store at 612-339-3433 to register!... See MoreSee Less

Women's Climbing 101

Dec 20, 6:00pm - Dec 20, 7:00pm

Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map

Women, take yourself to new heights and learn the ropes through hands-on experience in our Climbing Cave. Wear comfortable clothing and get ready to soar! All equipment provided. Led by Midwest Staff Member, Layla. Sign up early because these classes are popular!All climbers must have a completed liability waiver on file at Midwest Mountaineering (Available to sign the day of your clinic). Liability waivers expire at the end of the calendar year and must be re-submitted every year. Pre-registration required – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15.Note: If no one has registered for the class by 12pm the day-of, we will cancel the class. Register early!Call the store at 612-339-3433 to register!... See MoreSee Less

Climbing 102

Dec 27, 6:00pm - Dec 27, 7:00pm

Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map

The Climbing 101 clinic is a prerequisite for this clinic. American Alpine-Twin Cities Chapter Leader, Steve Schreader will provide this opportunity to expand your technical skills and help prepare you for more advanced climbing. We’ll review knots, commands, and belaying, along with more in-depth explanations and uses of climbing gear. Don’t worry; we will still have time to climb!All climbers must have a completed liability waiver on file at Midwest Mountaineering. Liability waivers expire at the end of the calendar year and must be re-submitted every year. Pre-registration required – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15.Note: If no one has registered for the class by 12pm the day-of, we will cancel the class. Register early!Call the store at 612-339-3433... See MoreSee Less

It's Never Too Late to Say 'Yes' to Your Next Adventure!

Jan 18, 6:00pm

Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map

Join Lin Bruce, octogenarian, cross-country cyclist, and motivational speaker as she shares her late-blooming, against-the-odds, cross-country cyclist success story. At 60 years old she went from cycling across town to cycling across the continent. In the decades since, she's biked 30,000 trip miles. Her unique presentation combines storytelling at its best with the occasional song to entertain and inspire her audiences.Personal Empowerment Speaker Lin Bruce is a late blooming cross-country bicyclist, whose first transcontinental ride was in honor of her 60th birthday in 1999. Using stories of her bicycle adventures as a metaphor for "reaching bigger" in one's life, Lin encourages people of any age to reach beyond perceived limitations, "stretching for ways to bring more life to your days." When Lin went from biking across town to biking across the country, she shifted the scope of her dreams, discovering "the next big adventure" expands one's sense of possibility. Entertaining her audience with heartfelt stories and the occasional song, Lin encourages her audiences to keep "engaging while aging."This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom.Join Zoom Meetingus06web.zoom.us/j/4721973725Meeting ID: 472 197 3725... See MoreSee Less