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Branch News
Forbidden Peak Incident - Summary Incident Report
In 2017, The Mountaineers community experienced the tragic loss of Sue Bennett when she fell while descending Forbidden Peak during a climb of the Mount Torment - Forbidden Peak traverse. The Mountaineers initiated a critical response process, including creating an incident review committee that compiled an incident report.
Volunteers Needed - Youth Trip to Squamish June 29-July 8
We're looking for climb, hike, and backpack leaders to support our annual MAC youth trip to Squamish. Come for all or part of the trip and enjoy free food, free camping, and free high-fives from our students!
How to: Determine Party Size for Mountaineers Trips
The Mountaineers Outdoor Ethics Policy encourages leaders to consider several factors when determining how large or small of a group to take on their outing. Learn about these considerations, and how you can be a safe, responsible, and respectful steward of our wild places!
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!
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*upcoming* Events
- June 27, 2018 MAC Meeting Tacoma Program Center
- June 30, 2018 MeadoWatch Orientation University of Washington, Seattle campus
- July 5, 2018 Window Washing Tacoma Program Center
- July 5, 2018 Hiking and Backpacking Committee Leadership Planning Meeting Tacoma Program Center
- July 5, 2018 Singles Activities Committee Meeting Tacoma Program Center
- July 9, 2018 Tacoma Hikers & Backpackers Picnic at the Park! Old Town Park