South Sound Leadership Conference
Mar 21, 2026
Join us for a day of professional development for current and aspiring volunteer leaders. All are welcome!
Equity & Belonging
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.
Latest Updates from the Blog
Supporting Public Lands Recovery After December’s Storms
December’s winter storms caused widespread damage to Washington’s outdoor recreation infrastructure. Mountaineers members can support understaffed land management agencies by helping to inventory storm impacts.
Bookmarks | Ski Snacks
In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, enjoy a sample recipe from Mountaineers Books newest cookbook, "Ski Snacks," which shares 65 easy, tasty recipes for powder days.
What’s at Stake for State Recreation Lands This Legislative Session
The next Washington state legislative session kicked off today, bringing new opportunities to advocate for our state-managed public lands. We preview the short 2026 session by sharing our top advocacy priorities and anticipated opportunities to take action for the state recreation areas you love to experience.
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
Learn about the updated Mountaineers Code of Ethics and Behavior Standards Policy and how they support a safe, respectful environment for all members.
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
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.
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