Invest in leaders and learners to strengthen our community

Every time we go out together, we sharpen our skills, learn more about the natural world, and create opportunities for genuine human connections to flourish. With a nearly 120-year legacy as innovators in outdoor leadership, The Mountaineers story continues to be written through the generosity of volunteers and supporters of our mission.
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May 24, 2025
Invest in leaders and learners to strengthen our community
Clockwise from top left: Photos courtesy of Roseanne Lorenzana, Mountaineers Youth Programs, Laurel Geisbush, Ananth Maniam, Roseanne Lorenzana, and Ginger Sarver.

At The Mountaineers, the learning never stops. Every time we go out together, we sharpen our skills and learn more about the natural world. Any volunteer will tell you that every trip and every student provides an opportunity to become a better leader. And each of the 6,000 volunteer-led trips in the last year created space for leaders and students alike to learn with and from one another, and build genuine connections that flourish.

With a nearly 120-year legacy as innovators in outdoor leadership, The Mountaineers story continues to be written through the generosity of volunteers and supporters of our mission. Donations equip volunteers with professional development opportunities and publishing resources that provide vision, mentorship, and a clear path toward creating a thriving outdoor community. Donations, big and small, move us closer to ensuring outdoor education is accessible for all. 

We are looking for just 42 more Mountaineers like you to make a spring donation by May 31 to support our mission and community. Can we count on you?

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“My family and I love supporting the mission of The Mountaineers and helping more people gain access to what has given so much to us. I hope others find opportunities to learn about themselves, grow, and explore as I have. 

Lee Zamos, 9-year member

Here's how your gift creates opportunities for anyone to learn outdoor skills:

  • Community-centric courses and seminars share knowledge, empowering everyone to safely and confidently enjoy the natural world, and strengthen community through the magic of outdoor play.
  • Leadership development seminars infuse professional development into our community of outdoor leaders and educators, featuring topics like mitigating risk, facilitating learning environments, fostering emotionally safe and inclusive outdoor experiences, and more.
  • Leadership development grants invest in training for individuals who go above and beyond as leaders in the outdoor community.
  • Mountaineers Books equip and inspire people to traverse urban trails, navigate waterways, summit peaks, and connect with the natural world - locally and across the globe! 

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