Banff Film Festival - Seattle
Celebrate the spirit of adventure with us at Benaroya Hall on January 14 & 15!
Equity & Belonging
At The Mountaineers, we aspire to offer outdoor opportunities for all, and are committed to building a community where everyone feels belonging. Learn more on our Equity & Belonging page.
Latest Updates from the Blog
Celebrating the Passage of the EXPLORE Act One Year Later
On the first anniversary of the EXPLORE Act being signed into law, we celebrate some of its exciting changes for outdoor recreation access and discuss the status of their implementation.
Defend Public Lands This Year With Our Conservation eLearning Courses
Our three conservation eLearning courses will help take you from an outdoor enthusiast to an outdoor advocate. Start the new year off by building your knowledge and honing your skills as we prepare to defend public lands from emerging threats again this year.
A Warm Welcome to New Members
Find your footing during your first months as a Mountaineer with these introductory overviews about some of our offerings. We've also included some pro tips to help you make the most of your membership.
Top 10 Trip Reports of 2025
To inspire your adventures in 2026, we're wrapping up the year with a highlight reel of our favorite trip reports from 2025.
Why Your Incident Report Matters: Learning Together to Keep Our Community Safe
This blog walks through what happens when you submit an Incident Report and how your submissions help our community stay safe, learn from mistakes and near misses, and grow together.
Foothills Branch Seeking Backpacking Committee Chair
The Foothills Branch is seeking their next Backpacking Committee Chair! Whether you’ve led for years or are exploring leadership for the first time, we’d love to hear from you. Please help us fill this role by March.
2026 AIARE 1 Course Open for Registration
Register today to join the upcoming AIARE 1 course with the Foothills Branch! This course gives backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and snowshoers a hands-on introduction to avalanche safety.
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