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A Hidden Winter Gem: Going Hut-to-Hut in Western Washington
In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, learn about the hut-to-hut system nestled in the Cascades.
More Than A Summit: Mountain-Queers Celebrate Their First Scramble Trip
In this piece from Mountaineer Magazine, Mountaineers leader Louise Suhr celebrates the inaugural outing of the LGBTQ+ affinity group Mountain-Queers, and looks toward the future.
Introducing Outdoor Advocates Network!
The Mountaineers is thrilled to launch Outdoor Advocates Network, a resource where you can get the run-down of how our public lands work and what you can do to protect them. Take our eLearning course and start engaging in advocacy efforts today.
Retro Rewind | Mary Anderson, Decades of Inspiration
In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, we revisit Mary Anderson's report on Campcrafters, a committee she helped to form in the mid-1940's. Mary was a dedicated Mountaineer and the co-founder of REI.
How to Safely Go Bear Spotting in Washington
Hoping to spot more bears when you're on the trail? Hiker and bear watcher Roy Holman describes the do's and don'ts of admiring our furry and fearsome friends.
Olympia Branch Winter Open House - January 3, 2019
Each winter, the Olympia Branch hosts a special event designed to introduce current and potential members to our community. Join us on Jan 3 from 6pm-8:30pm at St Martin University's Worthington Center in Lacey.
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*upcoming* Events
- December 19, 2018 Branch Leadership Committee Seattle Program Center
- December 20, 2018 Naturalist Committee Meeting Haggen Food Court
- December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Variable Locations
- December 25, 2018 Christmas Day Variable Locations
- January 1, 2019 New Years Day All Over