Foothills Branch
Branch News
Supporting Public Lands Recovery After December’s Storms
December’s winter storms caused widespread damage to Washington’s outdoor recreation infrastructure. Mountaineers members can support understaffed land management agencies by helping to inventory storm impacts.
What’s at Stake for State Recreation Lands This Legislative Session
The next Washington state legislative session kicked off today, bringing new opportunities to advocate for our state-managed public lands. We preview the short 2026 session by sharing our top advocacy priorities and anticipated opportunities to take action for the state recreation areas you love to experience.
Announcing New Behavior Standards Policy and Updated Code of Ethics
Learn about the updated Mountaineers Code of Ethics and Behavior Standards Policy and how they support a safe, respectful environment for all members.
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Shelly Dearmon
Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate hike and urban walk leader, Shelly Dearmon.
Defend Public Lands This Year With Our Conservation eLearning Courses
Our three conservation eLearning courses will help take you from an outdoor enthusiast to an outdoor advocate. Start the new year off by building your knowledge and honing your skills as we prepare to defend public lands from emerging threats again this year.
A Warm Welcome to New Members
Find your footing during your first months as a Mountaineer with these introductory overviews about some of our offerings. We've also included some pro tips to help you make the most of your membership.