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I-1631: Investing in a Healthy Outdoors and Clean Energy for Washington
The Mountaineers endorses Initiative 1631, a ballot measure that will benefit outdoor recreation and public lands through investing in a healthy environment. Learn more about why we support this initiative.
New Legislation to Help Groups Get Outside
The Public Lands Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. This new bill will reduce bureaucratic barriers in outfitter-guide permitting on federal lands, helping more people get outside. The Mountaineers has helped lead efforts to improve outfitter-guide permitting on public lands for over half a decade. This legislation is a major step in the right direction.
Conservation Currents | Stoke Is Exactly What Outdoor Conservation Needs
In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, Louis Geltman makes the case for stoke, and its place in helping to preserve our wild places.
Top 5 Trip Reports - September 2018
Every month, we sort through trip reports Mountaineers have posted from their adventures. After that, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here!
Retro Rewind | Coming Full Circle
50 years ago Judy Sterry was a Mountaineers youth - now she's paying it forward to the next generation.
Outside Insight: Making the Case for Outdoor Recreation
In this piece from Mountaineer Magazine, Attorney Ruth Nielsen discusses risk, liability, and her love of the outdoors.
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*upcoming* Events
- November 17, 2018 Navigation Summit - 2018 Tacoma Program Center
- November 10, 2018 Kitsap Basic Climbing Course Meet & Greet Kitsap Program Center
- February 2, 2019 2019 - Sea Kayak Summit Seattle Program Center
- January 26, 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Seattle Program Center
- March 31, 2019 Kitsap Climbing Field Trip Tacoma Program Center
- October 24, 2018 WCC Stewardship - Gold Bar Boulders Gold Bar Boulders