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Looking Beyond Stoke: It’s Time To Educate The Masses
In this piece from Mountaineer Magazine, Craig Romano discusses the concept of 'stoke' and why it's important to temper enthusiasm with responsibility for our wild places.
Volunteers Needed! Recruiting for Inclusion Committee
At The Mountaineers, we believe a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. As we aspire to offer outdoor opportunities for ALL, we are seeking volunteers to join our Inclusion Committee to determine the best investments to make progress in this important work.
Baker Lodge Work Party & Cookout - Sep 28-30, 2018
The annual Baker Lodge Work Party and cookout is September 28-30! Come lend a hand and give back to this special place. All volunteers welcome, no skills required.
Building A Safe and Respectful Culture
The Mountaineers is committed to building and maintaining a culture where everyone feels safe and respected. Each of us plays an important role in making this goal a reality. To support this goal we have established specific expectations and a transparent process for what to do in the event of a behavior complaint.
Celebrating K2: A Recap of our 40th Anniversary Event Series
In early-September, The Mountaineers hosted a week-long celebration of a monumental accomplishment from 40 years ago: the first American ascent of K2. The festivities involved many events, including a luncheon for 50-year members, a team-reunion anniversary celebration, an outdoor film, and a special edition of Beta & Brews. Collectively these events shaped an unforgettable experience.
New Youth Gear Library Opens Outdoors for Broader Community
After a year of work behind-the-scenes, we've launched a community-facing gear lending library to make the outdoors more accessible to the next generation of outdoor enthuiasts.
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*upcoming* Events
- September 24, 2018 Meet The Mountaineers and Gear Grab Seattle Program Center
- September 25, 2018 The Mountaineers Annual Meeting 2018 Seattle Program Center
- September 25, 2018 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center
- September 26, 2018 WCC Stewardship - Index Index, WA
- September 26, 2018 Trail Running Committee Meeting & Potluck! Sam's Apartment
- September 28-30, 2018 Baker Lodge Work Party & Cookout Baker Lodge