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Banff Film Festival - Seattle

Celebrate the spirit of adventure with us at Benaroya Hall on January 14 & 15!

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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 & Belonging page.

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Goal exceeded during extraordinary season of generosity

Goal exceeded during extraordinary season of generosity

We needed to raise $225,000 by December 31 to continue our mission in 2026 and beyond. Our community showed up! By the time we rang in the new year, you had given more than $245,000.

Announcing New Behavior Standards Policy and Updated Code of Ethics

Announcing New Behavior Standards Policy and Updated Code of Ethics

Learn about the updated Mountaineers Code of Ethics and Behavior Standards Policy and how they support a safe, respectful environment for all members.

Mountaineer of the Week: Yuval Ben-Horin

Mountaineer of the Week: Yuval Ben-Horin

Meet Yuval, who get his kicks from long-distance trail racing and hopes his donations help The Mountaineers thrive so everyone can participate in outdoor recreation.

Backcountry Behavioral Health: A Leadership Development Subseries

Backcountry Behavioral Health: A Leadership Development Subseries

We’re excited to announce a new Leadership Development Sub-Series on Behavioral Health!

Celebrating the Passage of the EXPLORE Act One Year Later

Celebrating the Passage of the EXPLORE Act One Year Later

On the first anniversary of the EXPLORE Act being signed into law, we celebrate some of its exciting changes for outdoor recreation access and discuss the status of their implementation.

Defend Public Lands This Year With Our Conservation eLearning Courses

Defend Public Lands This Year With Our Conservation eLearning Courses

Our three conservation eLearning courses will help take you from an outdoor enthusiast to an outdoor advocate. Start the new year off by building your knowledge and honing your skills as we prepare to defend public lands from emerging threats again this year.

A Warm Welcome to New Members

A Warm Welcome to New Members

Find your footing during your first months as a Mountaineer with these introductory overviews about some of our offerings. We've also included some pro tips to help you make the most of your membership.

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The magic of The Mountaineers is that we are all peers teaching and learning together. I try to balance being both a learner and an instructor, so participants know we're all on the same team. I hope that approach helps others feel comfortable and included."

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