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Mountaineer of the Week: Juliet Liu
Michelle Song
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members and volunteers. For our volunteer profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Gretchen Engle
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: David Eliason
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: John Murphy
Lori Heath
Meet John Murphy, a Foothills scramble, snowshoe, hiking, and trail running leader, as well as a 2022 Super Volunteer, Key Leader, and Key Instructor. Read more… Read more…
Impact Giving | We Go Beyond Fun
Mckenzie Campbell Davies
Like all Mountaineers, our Super Volunteers delight in small
moments of frivolity. A cold beverage shared between a
paddler and a powerboat. Playing lighthearted pranks during
an Urban Walk. Watching the magnificent, performative hunt
of a short-eared owl. Community-based fun is the heartbeat
of The Mountaineers. Read more… Read more…
Top 10 Mountaineers of Instagram: Inspiration for 2023
Skye Michel
One of the first impulses we have while recreating outdoors is to take a photo. We want to share the exhilaration of our alpine scrambles, the warmth of alpenglow on an early morning snowshoe, or the unexpected wildlife dotting our hiking trails. We photograph because we have a deep connection to these natural places and we want others to experience that connection, too. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Carolyn Read
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Catharine Killien
Michelle Song
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members and volunteers. For our volunteer profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Volunteer Appreciation Night - Back In-person!
Michelle Song
After three years, The Mountaineers annual Volunteer Appreciation Night is back in-person. Last year, we pivoted to a virtual event and had a wonderful time recognizing our 2021 Volunteer Award Recipients. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Daniel Dow
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Maggie Post
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Holiday Gear Grab - Dec 12
The Mountaineers
Join The Mountaineers for our annual Holiday Gear Grab! Come search for holiday gifts, treat yourself to something special, or sell your used gear. Summer, winter, and all-season gear is welcome. The Gear Grab is open to all at the Seattle Program Center from 6-8pm on Monday, December 12. Read more… Read more…
Affinity Groups at The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers
At The Mountaineers, we believe a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. This belief is reflected in our core values and is the driving vision to foster outdoor experiences where all people feel belonging. One way we strive to do that is through affinity group activities. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Nate Derrick
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Digging for holiday gift ideas? Give a gift membership & save 35%
The Mountaineers
Digging deep for holiday gift ideas? Give a Mountaineers gift membership for cozy connections all year round! Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Nathan Foster
Michelle Song
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members and volunteers. For our volunteer profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Caroline Fox
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Harrison Walter
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Impact Giving | Branch Support Pilot Gets a Running Start
The Mountaineers
As a values and mission-driven nonprofit, everything we do at The Mountaineers is in service of our vision to get more people outside and create advocates for our natural world. Earned revenue, like book sales and course fees, help us to provide world-class outdoor training, books, and experiences. These provide a strong foundation for us to grow our impact through philanthropy. Donations help to fund youth partner programs, conservation & advocacy work, shared services across all locations and activities, scholarships, and more. Read more… Read more…
Results: Board & Branch Elections - 2022
Manisha Powar
We're pleased to present you with the outcome of the 2022 Board & Branch elections, and we're grateful to everyone who participated by voting and accepting a nomination. Your participation shows a deep commitment to the organization, and this year, we saw over 1,300 votes. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Emily Smith
Michelle Song
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members and volunteers. For our volunteer profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Lucero Torres
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Lily Liao
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Vote Now! Board & Branch Elections - 2022
Manisha Powar
As a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization, The Mountaineers depend on the generosity, initiative, and leadership of our volunteers to steward the future of our organization. We are humbled by the service provided by board and branch directors whose positions are confirmed by members each year. Thank you for all you do as members to elevate our mission, and for your participation in the forthcoming election process for these organization-wide leaders. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Louise Suhr
Michelle Song
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members and volunteers. For our volunteer profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2021: The Mountaineers Annual Report
The Mountaineers
We are proud to share our fiscal year 2021 Impact Report, an annual publication highlighting the ways that programs, publishing, and people combine forces to impact our outdoor community and the future of outdoor recreation. Read more… Read more…
Impact Giving | Celebrating the Memory of Barbara J. Allan (1927-2021)
Bri Vanderlinden
In the summer of 2021, I received a phone call from lifetime Mountaineer MaryJane Steele delivering the difficult news that Barbara Jean Allan had recently passed away. A biochemist and researcher at the University of Washington, Barbara was a passionate outdoorswoman and environmental advocate. The lifetime she spent in the mountains inspired her to give back in many ways, and for her, that included protecting the legacy of outdoor education by planning for a bequest to benefit The Mountaineers. Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Charles Grant
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Autumn Cutter
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more… Read more…
Watch The Mountaineers Annual Meeting from Sep 13, 2022
The Mountaineers
Each year, we host an annual meeting for our members to share a retroactive tour of our last fiscal year. Members are invited to join virtually to hear about how The Mountaineers is doing, learn more about our strategic planning process and upcoming focus sessions, have the opportunity to ask questions of our leaders. Per our bylaws, the Annual Meeting also allows Mountaineers members to make At-Large Director nominations from the floor for the 2022 election season. Here's the recording from September 13, 2022. Read more… Read more…