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Mountaineer of the Week: Brian Stone
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Karter Wight
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Mountaineer of the Week: Zihao Deng
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Impact Giving | Ascending to New Heights: South Sound Youth Programs
On a wintry Saturday in Olympia, Claire Edwards, Mountaineers Youth Program Associate Manager, is getting kids and families stoked on snowshoeing during the “Ice Days” event at the Hands On Children’s Museum. It’s equal parts wonder, chaos, and pure delight as participants attempt walking in snowshoes on top of makeshift “snow.” While most participants have never snowshoed before, many leave excited to try this new activity with their family in real snow. Read more…
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Umayam
Meet Jessica Umayam, a Foothills Hike and Scramble Leader and 2023 Super Volunteer with fond memories doing yoga in the evening light at Seward Park during the Yoga for Hikers, Backpackers, and Trail Runners Course. Jessica is working on the Smoot’s List and loves helping people explore new places. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Kathy Fox
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Kimber Cross
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Mountaineer of the Week: Amanda Chalfant
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Mountaineer of the Week: Jolie Dunn
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Jason Naranjo
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Mountaineer of the Week: Rue Mapp
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Mountaineer of the Week: Otto Greule
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Impact Giving | Advocacy Training for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Mountaineers programs have always been infused with a conservation ethos. “Mountaineers don’t just love being outside, we love the outdoors itself,” wrote Betsy Robblee, Conservation & Advocacy Director at The Mountaineers. “We want to share the natural world with others and take action to protect the outdoor experience for future generations.” Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Simon Hove
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Burns Petersen
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
First Ever Tacoma Leadership Conference – March 23
Nearly 200 current and aspiring volunteers turned out at our Seattle Leadership Conference on December 2 for a dynamic day of learning and networking. Outdoor professionals from diverse backgrounds led our community through a series of interactive sessions exploring leadership from multiple angles. Read more…
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Val Ensor
Meet Val Ensor, a Foothills Urban Walk Leader and Peak Society member who loves to share her love of the outdoors and knowledge of local history with those attending her Urban Walks. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Chitra Kosuru
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Logan DeGrand
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Melina Bond
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 Volunteer Spotlight: John Gilbert
Meet John, a hike, scramble, snowshoe, and cross-country ski leader who is also the Chair of the Foothills Cross-Country Skiing Committee and organizes the Foothills Wilderness Navigation course. John has earned numerous Key Leader, Key Instructor, and Super Volunteer badges for his contributions to The Mountaineers. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Kathy Biever
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Top 10 Mountaineers of Instagram: Inspiration for 2024
The Mountaineers launched our Instagram (@mountaineersorg) in 2014 as a way to celebrate the adventurous spirit of our community, the beauty of our natural landscapes, and the myriad types of outdoor experiences we have access to in the Pacific Northwest. From star-lit campsites to sun-kissed summits to smile-filled stewardship, Mountaineers are eager to share their photo-rich trip reports and inspire others to appreciate and protect the special places that we’re lucky enough to call home. Read more…
Impact Giving | A Classroom With a View
In a North Seattle public school, 65 miles from Mt. Rainier, Kelsey Hoffman’s classroom is engaged in an unusual last-day-of-school activity. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Julie Dasso
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Your Donation Supports Learners and Leaders
I am afraid of going downhill. Everyone is afraid of something, and for me it’s moving fast downhill on trail, rock, or snow. I am sometimes tempted to hide my fears and insecurities, but when I started the Scrambling course, I knew I would have to share this fear with my instructors and classmates. It felt like a true confession. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Sarah MacGillivray
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to... Read more…
Give A Holiday Gift Membership - Save 25%
This holiday season, give experiences through the gift of a Mountaineers membership. We're offering you 25% off - our deepest discount of the year. Read more…
Mountaineer of the Week: Andy Casillas
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 Volunteer Spotlight: Erin Vagley
Meet Erin Vagley, a Foothills Hike Leader and Qualified Youth Leader. Erin is also the Leader Development and Leader Certification Coordinator for the Foothills Hiking, Backpacking, and Urban Walks Committee. She has led hikes for the Foothills Yoga for Hikers, Backpackers, and Trail Runners course and for the GoHike course. Erin was recognized for her leadership with the Key Instructor badge in 2023. Read more…