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Fall Conservation Policy Update & Advocacy Workshop Recap
Last month, we convened conservation-minded Mountaineers to share how the recent election could impact The Mountaineers advocacy priorities and workshop current action opportunities. Read our event recap or view the recording for the latest updates and how to take action to protect public lands and the outdoor experience.
Mountaineer Magazine Winter 2025
Our latest edition of Mountaineer magazine has arrived! Learn about our features, regular columns, and more. Access it today.
CEO Update: 2024 Annual Meeting Recap
At our October 29, 2024 Annual Meeting, we introduced newly elected Board and branch leaders, recognized organization-wide volunteer awardees, shared highlights from the past year, and discussed priorities for 2025. Learn about what we accomplished and what we’re looking forward to in the year ahead of adventuring with purpose!
The 10-Year Vision for the Future of Outdoor Recreation on DNR Lands
The Washington Department of Natural Resources recently released its first-ever statewide plan to guide recreation and public access. Developed with input from organizations like The Mountaineers, the plan does a good job of balancing recreation, conservation, and sustainable land use. Learn more about DNR’s vision for recreation and access on their lands, what we like most about the plan, and how the plan will be implemented.
This is What Outdoor Advocacy Looks Like
Longtime Mountaineers leader and conservation advocate Danielle Graham offers her take on what outdoor advocacy looks like and shares her experience in the first cohort of Outdoor Alliance’s leadership development and advocacy training - the Grasstops Collective.
Top 10 Trip Reports - October 2024
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from October 2024.