South Sound Leadership Conference
Mar 21, 2026
Grow your leadership skills with other aspiring and experienced volunteers!
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.
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Latest Updates from the Blog
Seattle Branch Seeking Board of Directors Representative
The Seattle Branch is currently recruiting a Branch Board of Directors Representative. Learn more and consider filling this impactful and rewarding position.
Four Things You Need to Know About Roadless Areas
The Roadless Rule protects some of your favorite backcountry forests and is at risk of being repealed. We answer four questions about Roadless Areas, sharing how they support Mountaineers programs and our communities, and why they need your voice.
Top 10 Trip Reports – February 2026
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from February 2026.
Mountaineer of the Week: Stella Kim
Meet Stella, the Seattle Branch First Aid Chair whose favorite Mountaineers memory is eating local cherries at the summit of a scramble and who encourages members to immerse themselves in Mountaineers activities to build skills and experience a welcoming community.
Snowshoeing in Paradise: A Snowy Path to Kindred Spirits
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, Mountaineers members embrace the wind and find joy in sharing a snowshoeing journey together.
Action Alert! Speak Up for WA State Recreation Lands
Over the past two months, The Mountaineers and our partners have advocated for investments in Washington’s state parks and public lands. As a challenging legislative session comes to a close, we need your voice. Learn more about where our advocacy priorities stand and urge lawmakers to maintain investments in public lands in the 2026 state budget.
Coexisting with Wildlife Through Wildlife-Smart Recreation Practices
Winter is a great time to learn more about wildlife-smart recreation practices for your outdoor trips. Whether you’re enjoying a close-to-home hike or venturing deep in the backcountry, reflections and tips from our recent Leadership Development Series seminar will help you lessen your impact on wildlife and their habitat while recreating on public lands.
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