Slack Workspace¶

The Spokane Mountaineers Slack workspace is our central hub for real-time discussion, trip coordination, and community chat.

Our Slack workspace is located at:
spokanemountaineers.slack.com

Active Membership Required

To log into our Slack workspace, you must have an active club membership. Our Slack workspace is integrated with the Spokane Mountaineers website as an Identity Provider (IdP). This means you log in using your club website credentials, and your access is automatically maintained as long as your membership is active.

Since Slack uses our website's login system, you do not need to create or remember a separate password for Slack.

Signing in on a Web Browser or Mobile Device¶

Go to spokanemountaineers.slack.com.
Click Sign in with Spokane Mountaineers (or Sign in with Salesforce).
If you are not already logged into the Spokane Mountaineers website, you will be redirected to our website's login page.
Sign in with your email address and password, or use Sign in with Google / Sign in with Microsoft.
Once authenticated, you will be redirected back to Slack and signed in.

Single Click Sign-In

If you are already signed into the Spokane Mountaineers website on your browser, you will be logged into Slack automatically with a single click!

Signing in on the Slack Desktop or Mobile App¶

Open the Slack app and select Add Workspace or Sign In.
Enter the workspace URL: spokanemountaineers.slack.com.
The app will open your web browser to authenticate.
Log into the Spokane Mountaineers website.
Grant permission for the browser to open the Slack app, and you will be signed in.

Profile and Settings¶

To customize your Slack settings and update your profile:

Click your profile picture in the bottom-left corner of the Slack window.
From the menu that appears, you can:
- Select Preferences (or press Cmd + , on Mac / Ctrl + , on Windows) to customize your notifications, workspace theme, sidebar options, and message media display.
- Select Profile to update your display name, title, or upload a new profile picture.

Channels¶

Once you join, you will find a variety of public channels to explore, depending on your interests.

Core Channels¶

#general — Our main watering hole for club-wide news, announcements, and general chat.

Outdoor Activity Groups¶

Connect with other members who share your passions, ask questions about routes, or check recent trail conditions:

#hiking — Day hikes, backpacking routes, and trail reports.
#climbing — Rock, alpine, and ice climbing discussion.
#skiing — Backcountry tours, cross-country runs, and winter conditions.
#biking — Road, gravel, and trail biking meetups.

Club Committees & Projects¶

#outreach — Volunteer opportunities, public relations, and community projects.
#ecomm — Feedback and discussion on our online store and website.
#mountain-biking-committee — Private channel for the mountain biking committee.

Explore and Join More

These are just a few of the channels available! To browse the full directory of public channels:

Click on Channels (or the + button next to Channels in the left sidebar) and select Browse channels or Browse all channels.
Search for the activities or topics you are interested in.
Click Join.

If you would like a new channel created for an activity group, committee, or project, please send an email request to webdev@spokanemountaineers.org.

Committee and Leadership Channels¶

Most committees also have dedicated -leadership or -committee channels (e.g., matching the committee name). Since these channels are private to committee members, they will not appear in the public directory. If you are joining a committee or need access to its channel, please reach out to the committee chair.

Guidelines and Conduct¶

Our Slack workspace is an extension of the Spokane Mountaineers community. Please keep conversations friendly, supportive, and respectful.

Real Names: We encourage using your real name (and optionally a profile picture) so other members can recognize you.
Trip Safety: While Slack is great for quick planning, official trip details, RSVPs, and waivers must still be completed on the main club website.
Keep it Secure: Because login is secured via our Identity Provider, there is no need to share private invite links. Simply tell active members to log in using their website credentials.

Troubleshooting¶

If you cannot log in, please verify the following:

Is your membership active? You can check your membership status by signing into the main website and going to My Account. If your membership has expired, you will need to renew it before you can access Slack.
Can you log into the club website? If you cannot log into the main Spokane Mountaineers site, refer to the Logging In guide or reset your password.
Lapsed Membership: If your membership lapses, your Slack account will be automatically deactivated. Once you renew, your access will be restored automatically upon your next login.

Still having trouble? Contact membership@spokanemountaineers.org for help.