Foothills Branch
Branch News
Get Outside for National Trails Day - June 2, 2018
National Trails Day is coming up on June 2! Participating in a National Trails Day event is a great way to ensure that the trails we all love can be enjoyed for many generations to come. Join The Mountaineers for stewardship activities in celebration of National Trails Day!
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!
How To: Lightweight Food Packing & Preparation
Planning a tasty, sustaining diet for a backpack trip is a daunting task for many new backpackers (and some long-timers too)! Read on to find tips for choosing foods that pack a lot of energy per unit of weight to make your next backcountry meal more tasty and lightweight.
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Richard Bell
Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate Richard Bell.
We Are Mountaineers - Adventure With Purpose
Three years ago we created a capstone video documenting The Mountaineers rich history of exploration, education, and conservation. This year, we updated it to reflect our new direction: Adventure With Purpose. Check it out.
Hikes, Bears & Brews: Playing Smart in WA's Bear Country
Have you ever worried about running into a bear while you're out in the woods? Defenders of Wildlife is here to answer all of your questions! This is also a volunteer opportunity for our members to answer questions from the public about The Mountaineers.
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*upcoming* Events
- May 22, 2018 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center
- May 24, 2018 Long Distance Backpacking Seminar Seattle Program Center
- May 27, 2018 Peter Pan Kitsap Forest Theater
- May 28, 2018 Peter Pan Kitsap Forest Theater
- May 29, 2018 FOOTHILLS SNOWSHOE COMMITTEE MEETING Sunset Alehouse
- May 29, 2018 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center