Foothills Branch
Branch News
Canyoning in the Pacific Northwest
This year, The Mountaineers launched a new Canyoning Committee, dedicated to helping people explore the canyons of the Pacific Northwest. Join us for our new course in July to get the skills you need to discover the magical hidden parts of our natural world.
It's Official: Public Lands Package Signed into Law!
Over the years, members of our greater community took action 5,237 times to help champion causes which are included in the public lands package. These measures have now become law. Thank you for making your voice heard and staying the course!
Teaching & Gathering Places - Initial Concept Proposal Process
Enhancing our existing facilities and/or creating new teaching and gathering places is part of our strategic plan, Vision 2022. In the coming months, the Board of Directors will evaluate new project proposals. Read on to learn more about this important process!
Crowdsourcing Park & Ride Information
Are you a Park & Ride user, or are you interested in learning more about Park & Ride locations in Western Washington? Help us gather information about the Park & Ride locations in our area to make our trips better!
Equity & Inclusion Update: Meet Our Steering Committee
Learn about the efforts to make The Mountaineers a more equitable and inclusive organization, and meet the volunteers leading this important and uncomfortable work.
Happy 90th Birthday, Jim Whittaker!
Living legend Jim Whittaker turns 90 today. Join us in wishing the first American to summit Everest and the first employee of REI a very happy birthday.
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*upcoming* Events
- March 19, 2019 Foothills Branch Leadership Council Meeting The Eagle Room, Issaquah City Hall
- March 19, 2019 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center
- March 21, 2019 Backpacking Building Blocks Lecture 1 Seattle Program Center
- March 25, 2019 Travel and Adventure Writing Workshop with Award-Winning Writer Nick O'Connell Seattle Program Center
- March 26, 2019 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center
- March 28, 2019 Backpacking Building Blocks Lecture 2 South Bellevue Community Center