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BeWild Speaker Series: Q&A With Melissa Arnot Reid
Mountaineer, guide, and author Melissa Arnot Reid shares about writing her new memoir “ENOUGH” and more, just ahead of her BeWild Speaker Series presentation at the Seattle Program Center on August 7.

Shape the Future of Frontcountry Recreation in the North Cascades
North Cascades National Park is currently accepting public comment on how to more sustainably manage recreation access in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area and surrounding areas in the Highway 20 corridor. Learn more about this planning process and how to make your voice heard by August 11.

Top 10 Trip Reports - June 2025
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from June 2025.

Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024
We are excited to release The Mountaineers Impact Report for fiscal year 2024. Read and celebrate our collective impact, growth, and achievement, made possible by the generosity of our incredible community of outdoor enthusiasts.

A Youth Perspective on the Forest Service Staffing Cuts
Seattle Mountaineers Adventure Club teen member Saioa Ouyomijian shares a personal reflection on the recent Forest Service workforce reductions and what outdoor experiences on Washington’s forests mean to them.

BeWild Speaker Series | ENOUGH: Climbing the Mountain Within With Melissa Arnot Reid
Join us August 7 for an inspiring evening with world-renowned climber and author Melissa Arnot Reid as she shares stories from her new memoir, ENOUGH. We’ll explore Melissa’s journey from Everest’s summit to self-acceptance, learn about her impactful work with The Juniper Fund, and end the evening with a Q&A and book signing.