Olympia Branch
Branch News

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Dec 2023
We’re bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to The Mountaineers again. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the best mountain films of the year, showcasing amazing filmmaking talent to an audience that spans the globe.

CEO Update: 2023 Fiscal Year End Recap
On October 25, 2023, we held our Annual Meeting to recognize organization-wide volunteer awardees, share highlights from the past year, and look ahead to upcoming priorities for 2024. Learn about our accomplishments and what we’re looking forward to in the year ahead of adventuring with purpose!

Olympia Branch 2023 Annual Awards Celebration
This year, we celebrated many exceptional Mountaineers at our Annual Awards Celebration. Read on to see who was recognized and learn about the great accomplishments of our Olympia Branch members.

Adventure Speaker Series: Craig Romano - Day Hiking the Central Cascades
Come join the Olympia Branch on December 6 for our Adventure Speaker Series with award winning guidebook author, Craig Romano.

Winter Access Expanded for Mount Rainier’s Paradise Area
Mount Rainier National Park announced this week that staff will provide additional weekday road access from Longmire to Paradise beginning Nov 15 for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Learn more about how the Park has met some of their staffing needs and what to expect at Paradise this winter.

Branch Support Donation Program Continues in FY2024
While unrestricted giving is critical to grow our mission impact across all program areas, some members seek to leverage donations to strengthen the community within their local Branch. We will be continuing the Branch support program in Fiscal Year 2024, maintaining the primary intent of the program, while modifying a few details.