Equity & Inclusion
At The Mountaineers, we aspire to offer outdoor opportunities for all, and are committed to building a community where everyone feels belonging. Learn more on our Equity & Inclusion page.
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Latest Updates from the Blog
Mountaineer of the Week: Dixie Havlak
Meet Dixie, a Youth and Family Programs volunteer whose favorite Mountaineers memory is sunbathing on the summit of Mt. Adams with her whole family.
2024-2025 Olympia Adventure Speaker Series Launches in November
The much loved Olympia Adventure Speaker Series is back with a new season of great speakers sharing their incredible adventures. Join us the first Wednesday of each month from November through March and get inspired for your next adventure. Members and non-members are welcome.
From Peaks to Peace: Embracing a Beginner’s Mindset
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, learn how to adapt your training by embracing a beginner's mindset when starting from scratch or setback.
The Many Faces of a Mountain: Sharing Importance and Meaning Behind Indigenous Place Names
Our partners at Sacred Lands Conservancy share perspectives and stories about the history and meaning of Indigenous place names, with focus on two of our region’s mountains. We offer this piece as a resource to support our community’s efforts to learn about, respect, and honor the rights and connections of Native peoples to the lands we love, our shared home.
U.S. Forest Service Freezes Hiring Of Seasonal Workforce
The Forest Service recently announced that they will not hire seasonal or temporary workers next year due to a budget crisis. While the full impact of the hiring freeze remains to be seen, we expect an impact on recreation next summer. We share why seasonal workers are essential for safe and reliable access to our national forests, potential impacts to our courses, and how we’re advocating for our agency partners.
2024 An Evening of Advocacy Recap
On October 9, we gathered as an outdoor community to raise awareness and funds in support of conservation and advocacy initiatives at The Mountaineers. The program focused on ensuring a sustainable future for our Northwest forests and how members and the general public can engage in the updates to the Northwest Forest Plan.
Adventure Speaker Series: Dixie Havlak - Adventures in Canada
Come join the Olympia Branch on November 6 as Olympia Mountaineer Dixie Havlak shares her journey through Canada.
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When I joined The Mountaineers, people used to ask me, "Have you ever climbed a mountain before?". I wanted to put this to rest and enjoy the maximum time in the woods. I wanted to break stereotypes by inviting and showing ways for more people to enjoy the outdoors. I enjoy bringing diverse crowds into the mountains to share the awesome outdoors of the Pacific Northwest."
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