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Join us at the 2018 Wilderness Risk Management Conference!
Each year, The Mountaineers brings a handful of our volunteers to the Wilderness Risk Management Conference. Learn more about this year’s conference – held on October 3-5 in Portland, OR – and apply to attend as a representative of The Mountaineers!
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Climbing Through The Status Quo
Tacoma Mountaineer Sam Ortiz is not like other climbers. She's a curvy woman; a woman of color. And in this feature piece from our magazine, she shares her braver personal story to show that outdoor recreation IS a place for everyone.
Honoring Mother Nature this Mother's Day - The Mom We All Share
At The Mountaineers, our growing community is powered by people and places. Members join to take classes only to discover a group of lifelong friends. We learn skills from books and volunteers, falling in love with the outdoors in the process. From this love grows a passion to give back and advocate for our wild places, so the next generation can also discover the power of visiting an untouched place. We all owe Mother Nature a word of thanks for all she's given us.
2018 Updates to the Sea Kayaking Minimum Standards
As a result of the 2018 Sea Kayaking Summit, The Mountaineers has approved and adopted a new version of the Sea Kayaking Minimum Standards!
We Are Mountaineers - Adventure With Purpose
Three years ago we created a capstone video documenting The Mountaineers rich history of exploration, education, and conservation. This year, we updated it to reflect our new direction: Adventure With Purpose. Check it out.
Hikes, Bears & Brews: Playing Smart in WA's Bear Country
Have you ever worried about running into a bear while you're out in the woods? Defenders of Wildlife is here to answer all of your questions! This is also a volunteer opportunity for our members to answer questions from the public about The Mountaineers.
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*upcoming* Events
- July 24, 2018 Trail Emergency Preparedness Tacoma Program Center
- July 27, 2018 Mountain Workshop - YMCA Tacoma Program Center
- July 23-27, 2018 Summer Camp Tacoma Program Center
- July 28, 2018 Building Tour for Everett Branch Tacoma Program Center
- July 28, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater
- July 29, 2018 Tuck Everlasting Kitsap Forest Theater