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BeWild Speaker Series | Crisis on Mount Hood: A Century of Courage and the Future of Mountain Safety

BeWild Speaker Series | Crisis on Mount Hood: A Century of Courage and the Future of Mountain Safety

Join The Mountaineers at the first BeWild Speaker Event of 2025! Learn about the history of America’s oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, from doctor, veteran search and rescue volunteer, and Mountaineers Books author Christopher Van Tilburg.

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  • Tue, Jun 17, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
  • Seattle Program Center
  • The Mountaineers
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87 ( 150 capacity)
$15.00
$12.00

Join us for an unforgettable evening of real-life adventure and mountain rescue as Christopher Van Tilburg, author of Crisis on Mount Hood, takes the stage with moderator Lowell Skoog to dive into gripping stories of the Hood River Crag Rats, America’s oldest mountain rescue team, and explore the harrowing realities of alpine search and rescue today.

In addition to the on-stage conversation, representatives from local Seattle Search and Rescue organizations will be tabling at the event, providing a unique opportunity to connect directly with those who perform life-saving work in the backcountry. Learn how you can support their missions—especially in the face of declining federal funding.

This event will educate, inspire, and empower. Whether you're a climber, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast, come connect with the people who keep our wild places safe—and learn how you can support them.

Get your tickets now! Pre-event ticket sales will close at 12pm on June 17. Tickets can be purchase at the event for $20. 

For more information about the full 2025 BeWild line up please see our website.

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Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Executive Conference Room, Goodman A, Goodman B, Goodman C

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