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About Mountain

The Chief Seattle Council is divided into service areas with leadership provided by the District Executive, District Chairman, and the District Commissioner. Except for the District Executive, the committee is staffed by volunteers.

The Alpine District has served the greater communities of Issaquah, Newcastle, Renton, Sammamish, and the Snoqualmie Valley including Fall City and North Bend since 1996. There are 35 Scouting units with more than 400 registered adult volunteers serving over 900 youth. The Mount Tahoma District has served the greater communities of Auburn, Black Diamond, Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Newcastle, Pacific, Renton, and Skyway since 2018.  If you are interested in learning more about Scouting, please contact or visit one of the Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, or Exploring Posts in our community at Scout Me In.

Roundtable Meetings: The Mountain Roundtable meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00PM.  Check the calendar for meeting location and online link (if available).  The objective of roundtable is to provide unit leaders with program ideas; information on policy and events; and training opportunities. It is a forum for sharing experiences and enjoying fun and fellowship with other Scout leaders.

Committee Meetings: The Mountain Committee meets online on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. The voting members of the Alpine District consist of volunteer representatives from each chartered organization having at least one BSA unit, plus annually elected members-at-large who in turn elect the District Chair.

Commissioner Meetings: The Mountain Commissioners meet online at the same date as the District Committee meeting except starting at 6:30 PM.

Events and Training hosted or supported annually by the Mountain Territory Service Area:

  • Klondike – Winter sled racing, scout skills, and dutch oven cooking in Jan or Feb.
  • Merit Badge Fair – Spring and fall.
  • Scouting for Food – Cub Scout service project in March.
  • High Adventure Camporee – Scout skills in May.
  • OA Induction Weekend and Ordeal – June (Council)
  • Adult Leader Recognition Ceremony – June
  • Whitewater Rafting – June
  • Cub Scout Day Camp – July (Council)
  • OA Conclave – September (Council)
  • OA Fall Rally – October (Council)
  • WASHJAM – August every four years returning 2026 (regional)
  • Webelos Woods – Scouting introduction for Webelos in September.
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  • BALOO – Pack Leader training.
  • IOLS – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmaster and ASM training.
  • Program and Training Conference – Adult Leader Training in October (Council).
  • WFA – Wilderness First Aid training.
  • Wood Badge – Adult Leader training (Council).
Check out photos from 2023 Mountain Territory events!