Foothills Branch
Branch News

Top 10 Trip Reports - March 2025
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from March 2025.

2025 Member & Volunteer Survey Results
In February 2025, we invited our members and volunteers to participate in our biannual community survey. We are excited to share these preliminary results with our community.

Gov. Ferguson Announces Funding to Restore Access to the Hoh Rainforest
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joined conservation and recreation partners at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center yesterday to announce state funding to restore access to the Hoh Rainforest and Mount Olympus. Read on for more on the announcement and the importance of having access to these areas for our community.

Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Rich DuBois
Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate Rich DuBois.

Get to Know Scott Sorci, Foothills Branch Safety Officer
Learn more about the branch leaders and activity committees that make our Foothills Branch thrive. This month, meet Foothills Branch Safety Officer, Scott Sorci.

How Early Administrative Actions Could Impact Public Lands
The new administration has released a slew of executive orders and federal workforce cuts that will impact public lands and climate. Learn more about these executive orders, what they mean for our national forests and parks, and how The Mountaineers is advocating to ensure that the federal government upholds its responsibility to protect our cherished natural resources.