|
 |
  |
|
|
|
|
Radical Reels
The best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival's heart-pounding, pulse-rattling, breath-taking short films returns to Seattle and Olympia! If you want to have your thrill button pushed, make it to one of these showings. Tickets for Radical Reels always go fast, so don't wait too long to get yours.
Seattle
Thursday, March 11 at 7 pm
Mountaineers Program Center - 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
Tickets: $10 Mountaineers members, $15 general. Available at The Mountaineers or by calling 206-521-6001.
Confirmed: Dante's Inferno Dogs will be on-site for Radical Reels! Dante's features dogs and sausages from Boar's Head, CasCioppo Brothers and Field Roast (vegetarian). So if you plan on coming straight from work, we've got you covered. And as always, we'll have beer, wine and soda to quench your thirst.
Olympia
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 pm
Capitol Theater, 206 E. 5th Ave., Downtown Olympia
Tickets: $12 general, $2 off for Mountaineers members. Available through the Alpine Experience and Olympic Outfitters, or at the door.
|
|
|
 Mountains Don't Care, But We Do
Friday, March 19 - 7 p.m.
Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE
Free event; donations gratefully accepted at the door
Released to coincide with the 50 year anniversary of the Mountain Rescue Association, "Mountains Don't Care, But We Do" is a well crafted early history of mountain rescue in the Pacific Northwest. Author Dee Molenaar, himself a key player in the formation of the MRA, paints an in-depth look at the personalities and dynamics that shaped mountain rescue.
This event is a fundraiser for Seattle Mountain Rescue, and features a viewing of the documentary based on Dee Molenaar's book. This film brings alive many of the people from the book, and gives an overview of mountain rescue organizations today. It also addresses the big question: what motivates mountain rescuers and why do they face danger to help others in trouble?
This is a free event and is open to the general public. Donations to Seattle Mountain Rescue will be accepted at the door.
UPDATE: Dee Molenaar, the author of "Mountains Don't Care..." and a mountaineering legend, will be in attendance at this event. He will be available to sign books and talk about the early years of mountain rescue in the Pacific Northwest.
|
|
|
Evening of Legends
A Celebration of the Life and Achievements of Wolf Bauer
and the 75th Anniversary of the Climbing Committee
Friday, April 9, 2010
Dinner at 6:00 pm, dessert at 7:30 pm
Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE
It's not easy to list the many accomplishments of a Northwest legend like Wolf Bauer. Luckily, our very own Board Trustee Lynn Hyde took on the project, culminating in an April 1 release of the book "Crags, Eddies, and Rip Rap: The Sound Country Memoirs of Wolf Bauer." To celebrate the arrival of the book, and to bring together a Wolf's friends and admirers, we are hosting an Evening of Legends on April 9. The Whittaker brothers, Jim and Lou, will be on hand along with climbing legend Dee Molenaar. The keynote address will be given by Mountaineers historian Lowell Skoog.
A noted conservationist and outdoorsman, Wolf has been a figurehead in the outdoors community since the 1920s. Throughout his life, he has embodied the spirit of The Mountaineers. He not only founded the climbing course, but also several other conservation and outdoor activities groups throughout the region. Additionally, Wolf is one of the people who helped create the Mountain Rescue Assocation, a national organization that connects regional rescue groups like our own Seattle Mountain Rescue and Olympic Mountain Rescue. On February 26th of this year, Wolf was honored by the State Legislature for his contributions to mountaineering, kayaking, conservation, and the state parks.
If you wish to attend this special evening of wonderful stories, great food and local history, please RSVP through Brown Paper Tickets. The cost for this event is $100/person for dinner, or a $20 contribution for dessert and the book-signing. Please send any questions to Shauna Broady.
|
|
|
Vertical Videos Contest
Capture your Mountaineers outings on video, and you could win cool outdoor prizes! It's simple: make a video that highlights a Mountaineers activity, and upload it to YouTube. We'll go through all the submissions and pick the best videos. Videos may be entered into the contest between March 1 and May 31 - check out our Contests page for all the details.
This year's prizes: $100 gift certificate from Second Ascent, $100 Mountaineers coupon (good for membership, course fees, etc.), and a $100 gift certificate for Mountaineers Books. Voting starts as soon as the first videos are uploaded and ends May 31, 2010.
|
|
|
Check out the new Mountaineers Building
We're finally settled into our new digs in Seattle's Magnuson Park, and it sure feels good here. The park is a perfect place for The Mountaineers Building, which has plenty of space for classes, meetings and special events.
We posted a few pictures of the new building on Flickr. We will be adding to this photostream from time to time, so keep checking in to see what we've been up to.
View Mountaineers Building photos on Flickr.
|
|
|
Adventures in Reading Book Club
 You love adventure. You love discovery, exploration, mystery and drama. Men and women braving extreme environments and seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve the unthinkable. You long for tales of heroism and daring deeds.
Join The Mountaineers each month for our "Adventures in Reading" book club. Visit exotic destinations, meet courageous explorers and discover long-kept secrets. Most meetings are in Seattle, with the occasional Eastside session.
Visit our Adventures in Reading page for a complete list of books, meeting places and times.
|
|
|
 |
| Click to enlarge |
New T-Shirts Are Now Available!
Wear your Mountaineers pride everywhere you go with this brand-new shirt! Made from 100% organic cotton, this slate-colored shirt comes in sizes M-XL. And for only $15 (+ tax), it's a steal!
Show your support for The Mountaineers, and tell the world where your priorities lie! These shirts are available through our Seattle office so stop by and pick one up. Or give us a call at 206-521-6002 to order yours today!
|
|
|
More News and Events
To find more news and events, including non-Mountaineers items from around the Pacific Northwest visit our online Communities page. |
|
|
|
|
