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Branch News
Happy 90th Birthday, Jim Whittaker!
Living legend Jim Whittaker turns 90 today. Join us in wishing the first American to summit Everest and the first employee of REI a very happy birthday.
2019 State Budget: Step Up for Washington’s State Lands
Washington State legislators are negotiating the state's budgets - which include funding for our state land management agencies and outdoor programs. Learn more about what's at stake and how you can help champion the outdoor experience.
Jim French on His Service Award and Conserving Our Public Lands
Long-time Mountaineers member and super volunteer Jim French received this year’s Service Award. From hands-on trail work to advocating for conservation funding and legislation, Jim is an example of how The Mountaineers works to protect the outdoor experience.
Take the 2019 Olympia Stewardship Challenge
The Olympia Branch is challenging Mountaineers members to spend a day in service to our remarkable public lands. Learn how you can join the challenge, document your service, and play a vital role in caring for our public lands.
Olympia Climbers, Scramblers, Hikers, and Sea Kayakers Pursue Badges & Pins
Need inspiration for where to go on your next trip? Look at the Olympia Branch Awards for your inspiration! You can start working on an award today. Eight Olympia Mountaineers recently earned climbing, scrambling, and hiking pins and badges in 2018.
5am Never Felt So Good - A Conditioning Hiking Series Story
A New Yorker escapes the city and discovers her own power and determination in Conditioning Hiking Series. "I am strong, I am tough. I am a CHS alum."
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*upcoming* Events
- February 19, 2019 Youth Leadership Training Home of Dixie Havlak
- February 22, 2019 Meet Your Mentor Potluck Lacey Community Center
- February 25, 2019 Super Volunteer Recognition Event Matchless Brewery
- March 4, 2019 Wilderness Skills for Families Planning Meeting Home of Dixie Havlak
- March 6, 2019 Adventure Speaker Series. Tami Asars: Day Hiking Mount Rainier Friends Meeting House