Leader Spotlight
Mountaineer of the Week: Chris Swarthout
Meet Chris, a five-year volunteer who encourages members to jump on volunteering opportunities without worrying about their level of expertise and lean into the caring support of The Mountaineers community.
Mountaineer of the Week: Emma Agosta
Meet Emma, a seven-year volunteer whose favorite close-to-home adventure is riding her mountain bike at St. Edward State Park.
Mountaineer of the Week: Jeni Brink
Meet Jeni, a 15-year volunteer whose soul is fed by witnessing others experience the freedom of the mountains.
Mountaineer of the Week: Andy Zavada and Sheila Reynolds
Meet Andy and Sheila, hike leaders and Conditioning Hiking Series administrators who believe that hiking in the backcountry "brings out our best and truest selves."
Mountaineer of the Week: Peter Clitherow
Meet Peter, a 30-year volunteer whose favorite close-to-home adventure is trail running the endless loops at Tiger Mountain.
Mountaineer of the Week: Stacey Lissit
Meet Stacey, a 12-year volunteer who always has a good pre-hike ice breaker in her back pocket.
Mountaineer of the Week: Duncan Cox
Meet Duncan, a 31-year volunteer and sea kayaking aficionado who loves going anywhere as long as it's with his fellow paddlers.
Mountaineer of the Week: Kiana Ehsani
Meet Kiana, a volunteer with our basic and intermediate climbing programs whose favorite post-trip meal of choice is lots and lots of pizza.
Mountaineer of the Week: Khrum Kashan
Meet Khrum, a 6-year volunteer whose favorite Mountaineers memory is climbing the west ridge of Mt. Stuart.
Mountaineer of the Week: Emily Smith
Meet Emily, a 4-year volunteer who didn't let rain and broken snowshoe straps keep her from falling in love with the mountains.
Mountaineer of the Week: Louise Suhr
Meet Louise, a Mountaineers member who began volunteering back in 1999 and has been addicted to spending time with The Mountaineers community ever since!
Mountaineer of the Week: Karina Vanderbilt
Meet Karina, a 5-year Mountaineers volunteer and climb leader who cares deeply about creating inclusive and accessible experiences within the outdoor community.
Mountaineer of the Week: Hannah Karbarz
Meet Hannah, a five-year Mountaineer who is passionate about providing equitable and non-hierarchical learning experiences for our members.
Mountaineer of the Week: Josh Taylor
Meet Josh Taylor, a volunteer leader with the Everett Branch and member of the Equity & Inclusion Working Group. Josh has benefited from the experience from The Mountaineers community and is proud to pay it forward.
Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Conbere
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Foothills Branch. This month we celebrate Susan Conbere, a backpacking, hike, and snowshoe leader.
Leader Spotlight: Meredith Mosman
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Meredith Mosman. She is a lifelong learner who aims to lead with kindness, compassion, and humor.
Leader Spotlight: Alyssa Opland
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Alyssa Opland. She leads climbing programs with the Tacoma Branch and focuses on inclusive leadership.
Leader Spotlight: SuJ'n Chon
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: SuJ'n Chon, a Seattle branch leader who has volunteered with The Mountaineers for the past 11 years.
Leader Spotlight: Peter Tran
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Peter Tran. Peter is our 2021 Mountaineers Service Award recipient and current chair of the Foothills Climbing Committee.
Leader Spotlight: Brynne Koscianski
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Brynne Koscianski. She is a Mountaineers Board Director and prospective Mini Mountaineers volunteer!
Leader Spotlight: Joel Guay
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Joel Guay, a Sea Kayak leader.
Leader Spotlight: Randy Oakley
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Randy Oakley, a backcountry skiing and trail running leader.
Leader Spotlight: Takeo Kuraishi
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Takeo Kuraishi. A Mountaineers Board Director and a climbing leader who has been volunteering with The Mountaineers for 21 years.
Leader Spotlight: Larry Walker
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Larry Walker. A volunteer involved with various activities and committees through the Kitsap and Tacoma Branch.
Leader Spotlight: Molly Kirk
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Molly Kirk, a volunteer with Everett's Climbing and Nordic Skiing program.
Leader Spotlight: Alan Kearney
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Alan Kearney, a volunteer involved with the Alpine Ambassadors and Bellingham's climbing program.
Leader Spotlight: Gretchen Ta
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Gretchen Ta, a volunteer leader deeply involved with various committees through the Kitsap Branch.
Leader Spotlight: James Pierson
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: James Pierson. He is a 14 year member who started with the Olympia Branch and now helps with the Basic and Intermediate Climbing Courses in Bellingham!
Leader Spotlight: Deloa Dalby
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Deloa Dalby. She is a volunteer leader with the Foothills Branch who is passionate about trail restoration and stewarding our public lands.
Leader Spotlight: Laurel Geisbush
Leader Spotlight is a monthly blog to showcase our incredible volunteer leadership at The Mountaineers. Meet this month's featured leader: Laurel Geisbush. She is a leader with the Everett Branch who says that joining The Mountaineers to take the Basic Climbing course is one of the best decisions she's made in her life!