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Latest Updates from the Blog

Latest Updates from the Blog

 
Reclaiming Safety After Traumatic Events

Reclaiming Safety After Traumatic Events

In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, Katja Hurt shares insights on navigating a shifting sense of safety after a traumatic event.

Olympia Adventure Speaker Series - Craig Romano: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge

Olympia Adventure Speaker Series - Craig Romano: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge

Join the Olympia Branch on December 4 as author Craig Romano shares excerpts from his newly updated book, "Day Hiking Columbia Gorge, 2nd Edition."

Mountaineer of the Week: Liam Salas

Mountaineer of the Week: Liam Salas

Meet Liam, a Basic Waterfall Canyoning course student who enjoys going outside with The Mountaineers because of how encouraging and supportive the entire community is.

Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin - Nov 19, 2024

Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin - Nov 19, 2024

Join acclaimed adventure writer and international mountain guide Charlotte Austin for the second part of this workshop series, where you can hone your storytelling and adventure writing skills.

Caught Between Two Fires: A Native Perspective on Outdoor Leadership and Education

Caught Between Two Fires: A Native Perspective on Outdoor Leadership and Education

In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, hear from Dennis Eller about the importance of Native American perspectives, stories, and practices in outdoor leadership and education.

Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Committee Recommendations

Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Committee Recommendations

In October 2024, The Mountaineers Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Committee released a 13-page report summarizing their nine months of work. The report includes recommendations for actions the organization should take across the next five years to reduce the risk of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and to support a safe and welcoming culture for everyone.

This is What Outdoor Advocacy Looks Like

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.

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When I joined The Mountaineers, people used to ask me, "Have you ever climbed a mountain before?". I wanted to put this to rest and enjoy the maximum time in the woods. I wanted to break stereotypes by inviting and showing ways for more people to enjoy the outdoors. I enjoy bringing diverse crowds into the mountains to share the awesome outdoors of the Pacific Northwest."

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