Foothills Branch
Branch News
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.
Our Most Popular Blogs of 2019
We've gathered the most viewed posts on our blog from 2019. Maybe you've read them all, or maybe you missed a few! Read on to find out.
Celebrate Winter at the Backcountry Film Festival
Join us for the 2020 Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, hosted by the Foothills Branch! We will screen 10 films, representing a variety of outdoor activities and all types of adventurers.
$100K Raised for Our People and Our Places
We are humbled and grateful to share that 500 members, volunteers, and donors donated over $100,000, surpassing our goal and ensuring that influential donor-funded programs have the resources needed to make the most of the magic of The Mountaineers.
Top 10 Mountaineers of Instagram: Inspiration for 2020
Every year we curate our Top 10 Mountaineers of Instagram. These members capturing their adventures to inspire others to get outside. Follow them for inspiration in 2020.
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*upcoming* Events
- January 21, 2020 Backcountry Film Festival - Celebrating the Winter Human-Powered Experience Seattle Program Center
- January 21, 2020 Folkdance - Kirkland Peter Kirk Community Center
- January 22, 2020 Foothills Climbing Committee Meeting Rogue Brewery
- January 25, 2020 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - 2020 Seattle Program Center
- January 26, 2020 Trail Running Potluck and Celebration!! Sam's House
- January 27, 2020 Walking the Wild: Backpacking Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness and the American Matterhorn with Daniel Zilcsak Seattle Program Center