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Remembering Mountaineer Sue Bennett
With great sadness we share the news of the passing of Sue Bennett, a beloved member of The Mountaineers community - a Mountaineer, Bellingham branch member, volunteer leader, and board member. Read more…
Join us for two screenings of "Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey" - Sept 9 & 16
A 94-year-old Northwest native, Fred Beckey is the quintessential “dirtbag” - the original in a breed of rebellious, fearless mountain climbers. Director Dave O’Leske spent 10 years shadowing Beckey throughout the world as chronicled those tales in DIRTBAG. We hope you'll join us for a special screenings September 9 or 16! Read more…
Introduction to Hiking in the PNW - Free Seminar in Issaquah July 6
There's still room in this free and informative two-hour evening seminar, designed for brand new hikers and for people who have hiked before but want an introduction to safe hiking in our major Pacific Northwest hiking areas. Join us Thursday, June 6 in Issaquah and unlock your new passion. Read more…
Introducing Kick Step IPA: A Beer Partnership with Ghostfish Brewing
We're excited to introduce Kick Step IPA, a bold and distinctly Northwest India Pale Ale by Ghostfish Brewing, benefiting The Mountaineers. Read more…
Canon Explorers of Light Presentation with Stephen Johnson - Nov 17
Join our Seattle Photography Committee on November 17 to enjoy a presentation from photography pioneer Stephen Johnson. We're partnering with Canon as part of our Speaker Series featuring expert photographers from around the US. Read more…
Walking the Wild Series - Trekking in Patagonia with Steve Yi - June 1
Steve Yi is an avid alpinist, ice climber, skier, hiker and outdoor photographer, who has traveled to many parts of the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Argentina to experience the outdoors. He's also a climb leader and instructor with The Mountaineers. Read more…
BeWild Speaker Series 2014-2017 Lineup
The Mountaineers are proud to present the BeWild Speaker Series, putting passion and adventure on the stage! This year, we're presenting adventurers who've 'found' themselves in the outdoors. Come to these talks to unlock inspiration to seek adventure, connect with nature, and work to protect the wild places we cherish. Read more…
Two Free Webinars To Take Your Outdoor Adventures Further
Save your legs and learn expert outdoor tips from the comfort of your living room! Mountaineers Books is excited to bring you author webinars this summer - just in time for your next big adventure. Read more…
Wild Skills Day for Girls - May 20 & June 11
SheJumps and The Mountaineers are pleased to present Wild Skills Day again this year - a free day camp for young girls (age 6-12) to learn the skills they need for outdoor adventuring. You can read more about this exceptional experience from Wild Skills Director Christy Pelland. Read more…
Leader Resources Webinars - April 24 & May 16
As many of our most experienced leaders know, there's a lot to learn about our website and running Mountaineers programs. Whether you’re a new or seasoned leader, we want to make your life easier by making sure you know what resources are out there for you. Read more…
Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin - May 15, 2017
We're very excited to be hosting IMG mountain guide and adventure writer Charlotte Austin again for an evening writing workshop. Whether you're an experienced author, part-time blogger, or curious novice, this class will give you a glimpse into the wide world of travel writing. Read more…
Expect the Unexpected: An AWE-inspiring Recap of our Annual Gala
In a moment of awe, your body responds viscerally. You get goose bumps and the hair on the back of your neck stands up. You feel small, yet powerful. As if you understand what matters in the world. As if you’ve been given a splendid gift – one that can never be taken away. Read more…
Dee Molenaar - A Mt. Rainier icon
A musty odor wafts up as we descend the narrow, creaky staircase into the basement. I’m following a surefooted 92-year-old man down the steps and into a cold, well-lit room. Paint, brushes, books, and stacks of papers cover every available surface. “It’s here,” he says as he gestures me to follow him towards a large table. Read more…
AWE - Auction Sneak Peek
Awe is defined as "an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, and fear produced by that which is grand, sublime, and extremely powerful." At The Mountaineers, we have 110 years of awe-inspiring moments in our history, from our founding in 1906 to helping to establish all three national parks in our state, we are proud of our legacy and are doing all we can to continue making an impact. Read more…
AWE Strikes Again: Expect the Unexpected with Kit DesLauriers March 18
Two years ago, we welcomed 400 members of our community for Breakthough, a night celebrating the accomplishments of those who dare to adventure outside the box. We told guests to expect the unexpected. When special guest Alex Honnold put on a harness and participated in a Tyrolean traverse race 20ft above the audience, guests were in awe. Read more…
AWE - expect the unexpected - March 18
We look forward to seeing you when you join The Mountaineers for an unforgettable evening at our annual Gala celebration! Read more…
Enhanced Trip Navigation Resources
Climbers, scramblers, hikers, snowshoers are all keen to find good beta for the next adventure. Sometimes a simple, downloadable map customized for the trail or route is enough. Other times we want tracks to follow when traveling in questionable terrain. There is no shortage of private and public collections of maps and tracks online, but we want to make these materials more accessible to you. Read more…
Olympia Branch Presents Radical Reels - March 3
The best high-adrenaline films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to Olympia on March 3, 2017. Join The Olympia Mountaineers as we host Radical Reels! Read more…
Tech Update 2.8 - Lodge Reservations, Merchandise
After lots of hard work all last fall and early this winter, we're pleased to announce two new major features have been added to our website: an online lodge reservation system and online merchandise sales. We've also made some smaller, noteworthy improvements. Read more…
Happy 94th Birthday, Fred Beckey!
Fred Beckey, a living legend among Northwest Mountaineers, is a climber, environmentalist, historian, and author. He is recognized as one the most imaginative, persistent, and thorough explorer and mountain investigator of the Cascade Range Wilderness. Read more…
Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin - Jan 5, 2017
We're very excited to be hosting IMG mountain guide and adventure writer Charlotte Austin for a one-night writing workshop. Whether you're an experienced author, part-time blogger, or curious novice, this class will give you a glimpse into the wide world of travel writing. Read more…
Why wasn't I getting emails from The Mountaineers?
If you're a long time member with The Mountaineers with a Comcast.net email address, you may have noticed you've received fewer emails from us this past year. Comcast wasn't playing well in the proverbial sandbox with us, but we've made two big changes this past month to fix the problem. Read more…
Bad Movie Night - Nov 10, 2016
The Mountaineers wore the first skis on Mt. Rainier in 1912. Join us on November 10 to revel in the terrible ways skiing has been portrayed in the movies ever since. The "Arc'teryx Bad Movie Night" is the premiere event you didn't know you wanted, and we're happy to present it to you again! Read more…
Additional Seattle Banff Tickets on Sale
If you haven't bought your ticket yet for this year's Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour showing in Seattle, fantastic news: we've upgraded to a larger auditorium on Wednesday, December 7! Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10am! Read more…
Mountaineers Hosting LUNAFEST!
The Mountaineers is hosting the Seattle premiere of LUNAFEST, a traveling short film festival by, for, and about women on Thursday, November 3, 2016! Read more…
2016 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
We’re bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to The Mountaineers again! The World Tour features the best mountain films this year, showcasing amazing filmmaking talent from the world over to an audience that spans the globe. Read more…
Intro to Hiking - Nov 1
There's still room in this free and informative 2.5-hour evening seminar, designed for brand new hikers as well as people who have hiked before, but want an introduction to safe hiking. Read more…
New Hike-Backpack Leader Seminar, Oct 17 at the Redmond Library
Leading hikes and backpacks offers unique rewards, but also unique challenges. Unlike other more technically demanding Mountaineers activities, hikes and backpacks have no course pre-requisites. We often lead people who are new to the outdoors and/or have widely varying capabilities. This seminar focuses on leadership skills to help you thrive and deliver safe, enjoyable trips. Read more…
Tech Update 2.7 - Mobile Website, Youth Forms
We've done lot's of work in the last few months. This update is short and sweet, but high impact! Read more…
Mountainfilm on Tour - Oct 6 & 7, 2016
Established in 1979, Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about environments, cultures, issues, and adventures. Get tickets. Read more…