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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 legislators are negotiating the state's budgets - which includes 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.
Return to Mount Kennedy Film - Feb 19
In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team - a raucous band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young mountaineer - embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all.
10 Essential Questions: Megan Dailey
Meet Megan Dailey, a 3-year member who considers being above tree line, out of cell service, and with adventure buddies to be the perfect outdoor recipe.
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."
Donate Your Vehicle To Support The Mountaineers!
To bring new purpose to your old vehicle, The Mountaineers has partnered with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) to provide a way to repurpose your car, reduce your impact, and benefit your favorite nonprofit.
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*upcoming* Events
- February 20, 2019 Staff Holiday Party Seattle Program Center
- February 20, 2019 Basic Climbing Refresher Clinic - Knots and Belay Seattle Program Center
- February 20, 2019 Seattle Photography Committee Potluck Seattle Program Center
- February 20, 2019 Meet The Mountaineers Info Session - Feb 20 Seattle Program Center
- February 20, 2019 Seattle Wilderness Navigation Workshop Seattle Program Center
- February 20, 2019 MAC Backcountry Ski Planning Meeting *for trip participants only* Seattle Program Center