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Foothills Branch

Foothills Branch

The newest Mountaineers branch founded in 2004, the Foothills Branch encompasses the Eastside communities along the I-90 and I-405 corridors, from Bothell to Renton and Mercer Island to Ellensburg. We provide thriving centers of excellence in backcountry and nordic skiing, avalanche education, hiking and backpacking, snowshoeing and winter camping, trail running, navigation and first aid training, as well as new leader development.
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Remembering Mountaineer Jeff Bowman

Remembering Mountaineer Jeff Bowman

We’re devastated to share the passing of Jeff Bowman, a beloved friend, volunteer, and colleague. As a 29-year Mountaineers member and a part of our staff team for the last 23-years, his contributions to The Mountaineers were immense. He will be deeply missed.

Mountaineer Magazine Winter 2024

Mountaineer Magazine Winter 2024

Our latest edition of Mountaineer magazine has arrived! Learn about our features, regular columns, and more. Access it today.

CEO Update: 2023 Fiscal Year End Recap

CEO Update: 2023 Fiscal Year End Recap

On October 25, 2023, we held our Annual Meeting to recognize organization-wide volunteer awardees, share highlights from the past year, and look ahead to upcoming priorities for 2024. Learn about our accomplishments and what we’re looking forward to in the year ahead of adventuring with purpose!

Winter Access Expanded for Mount Rainier’s Paradise Area

Winter Access Expanded for Mount Rainier’s Paradise Area

Mount Rainier National Park announced this week that staff will provide additional weekday road access from Longmire to Paradise beginning Nov 15 for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Learn more about how the Park has met some of their staffing needs and what to expect at Paradise this winter.

Branch Support Donation Program Continues in FY2024

Branch Support Donation Program Continues in FY2024

While unrestricted giving is critical to grow our mission impact across all program areas, some members seek to leverage donations to strengthen the community within their local Branch. We will be continuing the Branch support program in Fiscal Year 2024, maintaining the primary intent of the program, while modifying a few details.

Get to Know Tom Eng & Karen Wallace, Foothills Branch Council Members

Get to Know Tom Eng & Karen Wallace, Foothills Branch Council Members

Learn more about the branch leaders and activity committees that make our Foothills Branch thrive. This month, celebrate the Foothills Branch Council members, Tom Eng and Karen Wallace.

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December 6, 2023 Leadership Development Series: SAFER-R Peer Support Seattle Program Center
December 6, 2023 Banff Mountain Film Festival Benaroya Hall
December 7, 2023 Banff Mountain Film Festival Benaroya Hall
December 7, 2023 CANCELED - WALKING THE WILD Seattle Program Center
December 8, 2023 Foothills Branch Annual Celebration Zoom Video Presentation
December 13, 2023 Walking the Wild: 250 miles across the Land of Fire and Ice Zoom online seminar
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