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Conservation 101: The Mountaineers Conservation History
In the third installment of our Conservation 101 blog series, journey with us through the more than 116-year history of conservation at The Mountaineers. Learn more about how our community continues to adventure with purpose and how you can be a part of the story.

Stewarding Mount Rainier National Park: A Conversation with Volunteer Margot Tsakonas
Enjoy a conversation with Tacoma branch member Margot Tsakonas about her 10 plus years volunteering at Mount Rainier, her thoughts on the role volunteer stewardship plays in preserving the park, and some ways you can volunteer yourself.

Help Shape Sustainable Recreation Planning in the Olympic National Forest
Olympic National Forest staff are studying how recreationists currently use the forest’s trails and other recreation amenities, and they want to hear from you this summer. Learn more about this initiative and share your feedback using the new Olympic National Forest trail user survey.

Mountaineer Magazine Summer 2022
Our latest edition of Mountaineer magazine has arrived! Learn about our features, regular columns, and more. Access it today.

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Update
In 2019, you helped secure a local conservation victory when the Mountains to Sound Greenway was designated a National Heritage Area. The Greenway Trust is now asking for public input on their recently-released draft management plan. Learn more about the plan and how you can help shape the final version.

Safety Stories: Preventing Slips & Falls
Falling is a common outdoor event. Very common. When looking at Safety Incident Reports from 2018-2021, slips and falls were the number one incident experienced on Mountaineers trips. Here are some tips or tricks to prevent falls.