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Foothills Leader Spotlight: Barbara Folmer & Monty Pratt
Steve LeBrun
Our branch wants to give a big shout out to Barbara Folmer and Monty Pratt! Your hard work is a huge asset to the Foothills community. Thank You! Read more…
2016 Larry Ingalls Distinguished Service Award
Dennis Miller
Congratulations to Doris Hatton, recipient of the Larry Ingalls Distinguished Service Award for 2016! Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Reese & Harper Pelland
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…
10 Essential Questions: Miles McDonough
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…
Happy Thanksgiving
The Mountaineers
We’re lucky. We go outside to wander and explore the adventurous spirit within ourselves. We can rely on nature to restore our bodies and our souls. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Army Reserve Soldier Carrie Kavanaugh
The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our special member profile this week we talked to Army Reserve Soldier Carrie Kavanaugh... Read more…
Foothills Leader Spotlight: Deborah Fisher
Steve LeBrun
We appreciate every one of our leaders, but this month we highlight one of our most dedicated: Deborah Fisher. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Rena Chinn
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…
Olympia Scramble Leader of the Year: David Geeraerts
Todd Mooney
We are pleased to announce David Geeraerts as the Olympia Branch Alpine Scramble Leader of the Year. David was also selected in 2015. This year he has lead over 15 trips, and more importantly people enjoy his trips. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Sean Albert
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…
10 Essential Questions: Anna Constance
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…
Foothills Leader Spotlight
Steve LeBrun
In 2016, we've had 42 Foothills hike and backpack leaders take members on 162 hikes and backpacks, for a total of 1819 miles and 364,595 feet of elevation gain. We appreciate every one of our leaders, but here are three of our finest and most dedicated: Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Ben Leininger
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…
10 Essential Questions: Bill Ashby
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…
Friction Slabs Project - Update & Call For Backup
The Mountaineers
Beginning in late 2012, our volunteer climb leaders started dreaming about new, easier ways to teach friction climbing. From their imaginations came the idea to build our very own friction slab climbing center. The plans are drawn, the money is raised, and now we need a project manager to help make this dream a reality. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Steve Payne
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…
Leader Resources Seminars - Fall 2016
Tess Wendel
There have been lots of great improvements in leader support over the past few years, so 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. Staff will be on tour hosting informational seminars that are certain to be exciting and useful, and make it easier for you to lead trips and courses. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Ida Vincent
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…
10 Essential Questions: Charlie Michel
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…
10 Essential Questions: Gwen Tollefson
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…
Happy Birthday National Parks - Celebrating 100 Years
The Mountaineers
Today our National Parks celebrate their 100th birthday! We're lucky to have three parks to explore in our own backyard. Whether climbing to Camp Muir on Rainer, paddling across Ross Lake in the North Cascades, or hiking the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympics, these breathtaking places are a gift to all of us every day. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: James Henderson
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…
10 Essential Questions: Joanna Coffey
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…
Meet Our Parks | Your Adventure's Tom Vogl
The Mountaineers
Meet Our Parks | Your Adventure's Tom Vogl. Together with his oldest son, James, he will do a one day climb of Mt. Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Kelly Cleman
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…
10 Essential Questions: Evan Moses
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…
Meet Our Parks | Your Adventure's Leone, Rebecca, and Finleigh
The Mountaineers
Meet Our Parks | Your Adventure's Finleigh (Finn). Together with her parents, Rebecca and Leone, Finn's got big adventures up her little sleeves. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Ana Dinca
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…
What Are We Doing About Diversity?
Chris Williams
Creating an inviting and diverse membership is an important goal for all of us. It's a challenge because building an inviting, diverse, inclusive environment for learning and adventure will take many steps and The Mountaineers, with a predominantly white membership, could do more to make progress on this journey. Read more…
10 Essential Questions: Sarah McCroy
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…