Foothills Branch
Branch News
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Shelly Dearmon
Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate hike and urban walk leader, Shelly Dearmon.
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
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.
Top 10 Trip Reports of 2025
To inspire your adventures in 2026, we're wrapping up the year with a highlight reel of our favorite trip reports from 2025.
Donations Doubled Now Through December 31
If you feel as we do, that The Mountaineers and Mountaineers Books have shaped your life, your community, or your love for the outdoors, we invite you to make a donation. Thanks to a generous matching opportunity, your year-end gift will have twice the impact – help us meet a $30K matching challenge.
2026 AIARE 1 Course Open for Registration
Register today to join the upcoming AIARE 1 course with the Foothills Branch! This course gives backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and snowshoers a hands-on introduction to avalanche safety.