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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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An Evening of Advocacy 2023 Recap

An Evening of Advocacy 2023 Recap

On September 21 we gathered with community leaders, outdoor educators, land managers, nonprofit partners, and Mountaineers members who value the outdoor experience to raise awareness and raise funds in support of conservation and advocacy initiatives at The Mountaineers.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day 2023 Through Stewardship

Celebrate National Public Lands Day 2023 Through Stewardship

While every month is “Public Lands Month” at The Mountaineers, this September we’re calling on all members to celebrate our public lands and waters by participating in a stewardship activity and earning a stewardship credit badge.

Kitsap Forest Theater Access Update

Kitsap Forest Theater Access Update

After being locked out of Kitsap Forest Theater by Keta Legacy Foundation, The Mountaineers was successful in obtaining a temporary restraining order to ensure its 100th anniversary season could proceed. Today, we share an important update about our ongoing access at Kitsap Forest Theater, and our efforts to reach a long-term resolution to this challenge.

Mountaineer Magazine Fall 2023

Mountaineer Magazine Fall 2023

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

Top 10 Trip Reports - August 2023

Top 10 Trip Reports - August 2023

Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our favorites from August 2023.

This Land: An Indigenous Perspective on Land Acknowledgment

This Land: An Indigenous Perspective on Land Acknowledgment

We’re partnering with the Sacred Lands Conservancy, an Indigenous-led nonprofit with strong ties to the Lummi Nation, on a series of educational pieces about how to develop deeper connections to the histories of our natural places. In this first installment of a three-part blog series, Lhaq’temish fisherwoman and enrolled Lummi Nation tribal member, Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley, unpacks the practice of land acknowledgment and how you can acknowledge the land in a meaningful and impactful way.

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October 3, 2023 2023 Fall Cross-Country Ski Summit Zoom Meeting
October 7, 2023 CHS 2023 Graduation Celebration!! Brightwater Center
October 12, 2023 Foothills Trail Running Committee - Monthly Meeting Zoom Online
October 12, 2023 Mountainfilm On Tour Seattle Program Center
October 13, 2023 Walking the Wild: Colorado Trail with Kira Misura and Dustin Shigeno Zoom video presentation
October 14, 2023 Peer Support for Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
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