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Branch News
Action Alert! House to Vote On Wild Olympics Protections
This Wednesday Feb 12, the US House of Representatives will take up the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act as part of a larger lands package. After more than a decade of work, we’re excited to see this bill up for a vote in Congress. We need your help to get it over the finish line - contact your representative today!
Mountaineers Backpacking Courses for 2020
Are you hoping to start backpacking this coming season, or want a re-introduction to update your skills and gear? Check out our Backpacking Course offerings for 2020!
Pretty Strong Film Screening - March 3
Pretty Strong follows eight of the world’s strongest female climbers as they explore new climbing areas, send hard projects, and push the boundaries of the sport and themselves. Join us March 3 to see the film.
Introducing the GoHike Beginner Hiking Series: Realize Your Dream to Start Hiking
Is 2020 your year to start hiking? Do you want to experience the beauty of our Pacific Northwest trails, but don’t know where to begin? In the GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series, we start with an orientation with info to make hitting the trial less daunting, and then get you out on a series of lovely, fun, stress-free hikes with a community of others who are starting out, or who just want to hike at a comfortable, social pace.
Action Alert! Defend the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
NEPA allows us to have a voice in how our public lands are managed and provides foundational environmental protection. The Council on Environmental Quality - an office within the White House - is proposing significant changes to its regulations. Take action to protect your voice in how decisions are made on public lands.
Take our 2020 Member & Volunteer Survey!
Every two years we poll our community to find out what's working and where we can improve. Read this blog to find out how you can participate, and what we learned from past surveys.
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*upcoming* Events
- February 24, 2020 Instructor Training - Wilderness Navigation Workshop Online Webinar
- February 25, 2020 Foothills Climbing Committee Meeting Bellevue City Hall
- February 25, 2020 Beta and Brews - Canyoning in the PNW Seattle Program Center
- February 25, 2020 Folkdance - Kirkland Seattle Program Center
- February 28, 2020 KUOW The Wild Podcast - Second Season Kickoff Seattle Program Center
- February 29, 2020 WildNav - Field Trip Instructor Walkthrough Raging River State Forest