Bellingham Branch
Branch News
Forbidden Peak Incident - Summary Incident Report
In 2017, The Mountaineers community experienced the tragic loss of Sue Bennett when she fell while descending Forbidden Peak during a climb of the Mount Torment - Forbidden Peak traverse. The Mountaineers initiated a critical response process, including creating an incident review committee that compiled an incident report.
Volunteers Needed - Youth Trip to Squamish June 29-July 8
We're looking for climb, hike, and backpack leaders to support our annual MAC youth trip to Squamish. Come for all or part of the trip and enjoy free food, free camping, and free high-fives from our students!
How to: Determine Party Size for Mountaineers Trips
The Mountaineers Outdoor Ethics Policy encourages leaders to consider several factors when determining how large or small of a group to take on their outing. Learn about these considerations, and how you can be a safe, responsible, and respectful steward of our wild places!
An unexpected encounter in the great Northern Temperate Rainforest
Reflections on the rewards of "June-Uary" and the power of the Little Guy.
Honoring Mother Nature this Mother's Day - The Mom We All Share
At The Mountaineers, our growing community is powered by people and places. Members join to take classes only to discover a group of lifelong friends. We learn skills from books and volunteers, falling in love with the outdoors in the process. From this love grows a passion to give back and advocate for our wild places, so the next generation can also discover the power of visiting an untouched place. We all owe Mother Nature a word of thanks for all she's given us.
2018 Updates to the Sea Kayaking Minimum Standards
As a result of the 2018 Sea Kayaking Summit, The Mountaineers has approved and adopted a new version of the Sea Kayaking Minimum Standards!
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*upcoming* EVENTS
- June 30, 2018 MeadoWatch Orientation University of Washington, Seattle campus
- July 28, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater
- July 29, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater
- August 4, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater
- August 5, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater
- August 11, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater