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Equity & Belonging
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Latest Updates from the Blog
Spring Gear Grab - May 26, 2026
Join us for a fun night of outdoor gear deals and connection with The Mountaineers community!
Red Mountain Part 2: The Long Fall
Part 2 of a three-part series exploring a recent incident on Red Mountain involving a fall on steep snow. Part 1 provides an overview of what happened, Part 2 provides a personal account and Part 3 features key lessons learned. We encourage readers to engage with all three posts to fully understand the sequence of events, the human experience behind them, and the practical takeaways for backcountry travel.
The Glacier Gals: Building Community One Unserious Summit at a Time
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, read how a group of Mountaineers members created lasting friendships through mutual support and encouragement in the mountains.
The Mountaineers Gala Celebrates 120 Years of Adventure with Purpose
A central value to The Mountaineers mission is giving back, and this weekend, at our Adventure with Purpose Gala we raised an astonishing $525,000 as members and partners across the globe stepped up to support the way we LEAD innovation in outdoor education, ENGAGE a vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts, and ADVOCATE on behalf of the natural world.
The Case for Pacing
Learn from member and hiker Ushani Nanayakkara about the value of appropriate pacing when planning for big adventures.
How Kool-Aid Lake Got Its Name
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, read how a chance encounter with a fellow mountaineer revealed the hidden history of Kool-Aid Lake.
A Youth Perspective on Advocating for Roadless Forests
Seattle Mountaineers Adventure Club member Yi-Ning Mei reflects on a recent youth advocacy lesson led by our Conservation & Advocacy team and the importance of protecting Washington’s backcountry forests.
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