The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to...
Name: Melanie Mayock (she/her)
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Member since: 2006
Occupation: Program Manager at King County Metro
Favorite activities: Hiking, cross-country skiing, backpacking, kayaking
10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
WHAT FIRST BROUGHT YOU TO THE MOUNTAINEERS?
The opportunity to explore new places with fun people.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAINEERS MEMORY?
Learning to cross-country ski downhill in a Mountaineers course many years ago.
What does adventure mean to you?
To me, adventure means taking risks and trying new things!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DONATE TO THE MOUntAINEERS?
The outdoors is so meaningful but not everyone has access or the opportunity to explore it. I hope that we can reduce cost as a barrier to outdoor activities, and support a wider diversity of people getting out.
Lightning Round
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise
Smile or game face? Smile
What's your favorite close-to-home outdoor activity? Walking in Discovery Park
Post-adventure meal of choice? Quesadilla
What's next on your bucket list? I hope to walk the West Highland Way in 2026 for my 50th birthday
If you could be adept at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Open-water swimming
