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Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Gothic Basin Day Hike
Join us once a month throughout the summer as we explore Washington’s hiking trails!
Sippin' on Cider Festival
Join us for Bellingham's 5th annual Sippin' on Cider Festival, at our new location! Bellingham’s original cider festival is the perfect weekend activity for you & your 21+ pals to celebrate all things fall. Enjoy a diverse selection of ciders from the Pacific Northwest, live local music, live screenprinting, yard games, raffle, and tasty food from top local trucks. NEW this year: Line Dancing and Pumpkin Painting!
Beyond the Summit: Storytelling & Action for Global Empowerment Talk with Kat Schaumberg
Registration is encouraged for this event. Register Here.
Join the Shifting Gears for an inspiring evening of storytelling and global connection with Kat Schaumberg, a professional mountain guide and WWU alum whose career has taken her from the glaciers of Mt. Baker/Koma Kulshan to the base of Mount Everest. Kat will share the powerful, full-circle story of a chance encounter with Monika, a young Indian woman she met during a Girls on Ice expedition in 2019, and their unexpected reunion in Nepal six years later. That reconnection led Kat to volunteer with Atoot, a Nepal-based nonprofit that empowers girls in rural communities through sports, education, and life skill workshops.
The evening will explore how outdoor experiences can transcend borders and evolve into meaningful, purpose-driven work. Following Kat’s talk, two of Atoot’s co-founders will share more about their mission and how to get involved.
Come for the story, stay for the action—there will be space for Q&A on topics like ecofeminism, global citizenship, and making a difference through service.
About the Speaker:
Kat Schaumberg is a mountain guide, instructor, sailor and all around adventurer. She’s a WWU graduate from the school of the Environment and was raised as a young girl in the county along the Nooksack River and off the Mt Baker Hwy. Kat has guided more than 35 expeditions on Mt. Baker, and traveled internationally for personal and professional expeditions, including in Ecuador, Patagonia, and the Himalayas.
Kat’s work combines technical mountain skills with a deep focus on mentorship, cross-cultural exchange, and personal leadership. She believes outdoor experiences are not just about reaching summits—they’re about the people, stories, and lessons we gather along the way.
When: Monday October 20, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Where: Western Washington University, Academic Instructional Center West - Room 204.
Parking: Parking is free and available in the "C" lot.
Who: This is a talk for all folks--any students, community members of all ages and genders welcome!
Women's Climb Night at VITAL Gym
VITAL Climbing Gym and Shifting Gears are teaming up to host an all-women climbing night on the fourth Thursday of every month!
Women's Climb Night at VITAL Gym
VITAL Climbing Gym and Shifting Gears are teaming up to host an all-women climbing night on the fourth Thursday of every month!
Intro to Backcountry Skiing with Grounding Truth
This program covers a wide range of topics primarily focused on intro level backcountry craft and decision making, in addition to foundational avalanche awareness.
Whether you’ve only had a few days or no days at all in the backcountry, our day with Julz from Grounding Truth offers unparalleled opportunities for skill development and community connections in a safe and supportive environment.
More information on this program, and how to sign up to come!
Registration will officially open on February 14.
Women's Climb Night at VITAL Gym
VITAL Climbing Gym and Shifting Gears are teaming up to host an all-women climbing night on the fourth Thursday of every month!
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Weekly MTB Ride: Transition Demo Day
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Bow/Edison Road Ride
Join us on September 14th as we take the back roads around Lake Samish from Bellingham to the quaint downtown of Edison!
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Lake Ann Day Hike
Join us once a month throughout the summer as we explore Washington’s hiking trails!
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Women's Climb Night at VITAL Gym
VITAL Climbing Gym and Shifting Gears are teaming up to host an all-women climbing night on the fourth Thursday of every month!
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Chain Lakes Day Hike
Join us once a month throughout the summer as we explore Washington’s hiking trails!
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Blueberry Farm Tour Road Ride
Join us on August 17th for our Blueberry Farm Tour Road Ride!
Active Flexibility for MTN Bikers & Hikers with BAD!
Join us for an Active Flexibility for Mountain Bikers & Hikers - Hips & Legs class in partnership with Bellingham Aerial and Dance!
Wild Women Bioluminescence Paddle with the CBC
Duration: 3 hours
Join us on this nighttime paddle to witness the display of this enchanting light. We will take you to some of the best places in the region to see their glow! This trip is great for beginning and experienced paddlers alike.
The bioluminescence phenomenon is created by planktonic organisms that are active from June to September in our coastal marine habitats. Our guides will explain why they glow and why our destination of this tour offers such a uniquely incredible viewing opportunity!
Safety is our number one priority, running this tour at night requires experienced guides, good weather conditions and mindful participants. We will cancel and refund or reschedule the tour if the conditions are not safe. Usually we can anticipate conditions about 48 hours in advance but sometimes the conditions change just hours beforehand.
Experience is not necessary, but be ready to be out on the water most of the time!
To sign up, check out the CBC’s website.
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Intro to Bikepacking
Curious about the world of overnight biking trips? Bikepacking involves carrying some or all of your overnight camping gear on your bike. Join us for a semi-supported trip to learn the basic skills of bikepacking! No personal bikepacking equipment is required.
Salty Social at the CBC
Join Shifting Gears and the Community Boating Center for a Salty Social!
Admission: Free!
Register at this Link: Registration is suggested so we have an idea of how many folks are coming (required for Tide Talk 6-7 pm—seating is limited).
Location: Community Boating Center 555 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Join us for this month’s Wild Women Salty Social, a sunset celebration of empowerment, community, and adventure on Bellingham Bay! This summer event series raises funds for different aspects of our inclusive community programming. We will be tabling with a hands-on skill station to help you build confidence in your backpacking, mountain biking, and bikepacking goals, and we’ll also host a Tide Talk info session on how to set out on your own marine adventures.
Expect good vibes, $6 local pints, creative fun at our bike plate decoration and glitter station, and a truly magical evening with a sea breeze and salty sisters. Biking to this event is encouraged with our pop-up bike valet! All are welcome, including wild women and those who love them!
For more information, email info@letsshiftgears.com.
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!
Elevate Your Backpacking
Improve your backpacking skills or challenge yourself with our Elevate Your Backpacking program on August 3rd -4th!
Wild Women Paddle w/ the CBC
The Community Boating Center (CBC) and Shifting Gears partner to offer weekly sunset paddles on Bellingham Bay.
Weekly Mountain Bike Ride
Shifting Gears’ Mountain Biking programs are weekly group rides with an inclusive space to explore mountain biking on the lovely local trails of Bellingham. We practice skills, familiarize ourselves with trails, meet new ride friends, and have fun!