Equity & Inclusion
Equity & Inclusion Update: 2024 Trail Markers & the Path Ahead
At The Mountaineers, we believe all people should feel belonging in the outdoors. This work is being led by our Equity & Inclusion Committee. Read on to learn more about where we’ve been focusing our efforts and our plans for the years ahead.
We Are All Treaty People: Part II
In this second part of a two-part blog series on tribal treaties of the Pacific Northwest, our partners at Sacred Lands Conservancy share how tribal treaties are interpreted, how they affect our lives today, and how we can all work to respect and uphold our collective treaty obligations. We are all treaty people, and we offer this piece as a resource to support our community’s efforts to learn about, respect, and honor the rights and connections of Native peoples to the lands we love.
We Are All Treaty People: Part I
In this first part of a two-part blog series on regional tribal treaties, our partners at the Sacred Lands Conservancy share important history and context pertaining to the treaties that allow us to live, work, and recreate on the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest. We are all treaty people, and we offer this piece as a resource to support our community’s efforts to learn about, respect, and honor the rights and connections of Native peoples to the lands we love.
Mount Rainier National Park Announces Timed Entry Reservations for Summer 2024
Mount Rainier National Park recently announced that many visitors will need a timed entry reservation to access the park in summer 2024. Learn more about our concerns with the pilot reservation system and best practices for navigating this big change.
The Mountaineers Equity & Inclusion Leader Toolkit: Fostering Belonging in the Outdoors
Read on for the creation and vision behind our Equity & Inclusion Leader Toolkit, a resource that supports our volunteers in providing inclusive and accessible outdoor opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Walking the Walk: Action Beyond Land Acknowledgement
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, guest contributor Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley and Sacred Lands Conservancy share how we can all take action beyond acknowledgment, including by practicing gratitude, generosity, and humility while recreating on the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples.
This Land: An Indigenous Perspective on Land Acknowledgment
We’re partnering with the Sacred Lands Conservancy, an Indigenous-led nonprofit with strong ties to the Lummi Nation, on a series of educational pieces about how to develop deeper connections to the histories of our natural places. In this first installment of a three-part blog series, Lhaq’temish fisherwoman and enrolled Lummi Nation tribal member, Tah-Mahs Ellie Kinley, unpacks the practice of land acknowledgment and how you can acknowledge the land in a meaningful and impactful way.
2022 Impact Report: Creating a Culture of Belonging
Donations help to break down financial barriers and create inclusive spaces outdoors. Read about how The Mountaineers engaged a vibrant outdoor community in 2022.
New Course: Emotional Safety in the Outdoors
We are excited to share our new Emotional Safety in the Outdoors eLearning course. One of the unwritten core values at The Mountaineers is safety, and this new course highlights the connections between emotional safety and physically safe outcomes. It's designed to help leaders and instructors foster environments where all people feel belonging.
Introducing The Mountaineers Equity & Inclusion Leader Toolkit
We are excited to share our new Equity & Inclusion Leader Toolkit. Written entirely by Mountaineers volunteers, this resource is designed to help you foster a culture of belonging in your activities and courses.
Affinity Groups at The Mountaineers
What is an affinity group, and how can you participate in one or host one with The Mountaineers.
Equity & Inclusion Update: 2022 Trail Markers & the Road Ahead
We aspire to offer outdoor opportunities for everyone, and are committed to building a community where all people feel belonging. Keep reading to learn about our most recent efforts in Equity & Inclusion, and nominate yourself or someone else today to join the Equity & Inclusion Committee in 2023.
2022-2023 Leadership Development Series
We’re excited to announce new upcoming Leadership Development Series seminars, beginning in fall 2022 and running through April 2023.
Join Us at the Foundations of Leadership & Instruction In-Person Course - Dec 3
Registration is open for our all-day Foundations of Leadership & Instruction In-person Course on December 3 at the Seattle Program Center.
Going Beyond Land Acknowledgments
Last month, we announced The Mountaineers Native land acknowledgment statement. Land acknowledgment is only a first step: read on for more information about how The Mountaineers seeks to honor Native land and peoples.
The Nature of Belonging
In this feature from Mountaineer magazine, learn about how The Mountaineers is working to make sure all people feel belonging within our organization.
Announcing The Mountaineers Land Acknowledgment Statement
Land acknowledgments are a first step towards better honoring Native lands and peoples. Learn about our process of developing The Mountaineers land acknowledgment statement, and our commitment to showing respect, appreciation, and support for Native communities.
Why Do We Talk About Diversity in The Mountaineers?
We choose to talk about Equity & Inclusion in several of our courses because study after study shows spending time outdoors is good for our bodies and minds. As outdoor recreationists and as an organization, if we can lower barriers to the outdoors, we might have a positive impact on the health of our fellow humans.
New Gear Library Pricing for Fall 2022
In an effort to build sustainable programs, The Mountaineers is updating our Gear Library pricing structure for Fall 2022 and beyond.
The Best Plus Size Outdoor Apparel
Learn from plus size, Latinx hiker, climber and water enthusiast Sam Ortiz, who is also a 6-year Mountaineers member and Basic Climbing grad, about the challenges accessing plus size apparel, the difference between extended sizing and plus sizing, the importance of body representation, and the best places to find plus size outdoor apparel.
Equity & Inclusion: April 2022 Town Hall Recap
On April 12, 2022, our Equity & Inclusion Committee hosted a virtual Town Hall to introduce our new committee members, share actions taken in the last year, and hear from our community. Read a recap of the event or watch the recording.
Equity & Inclusion Update: New Committee Members + Town Hall April 12, 2022
The Equity & Inclusion Committee supports our vision to make The Mountaineers a place where all people feel belonging, and in February we welcomed five new committee members. We invite you to get to say hello, and save April 12 for our next Town Hall.
Introducing Women of Color Who Summit
"I feel like the outdoors is such a great place to feel connected to the earth and your purpose and your life. I want to do everything I can to make my teammates and other women of color feel empowered and elevated. I want them to have opportunities that I have never had, even just a few years ago."
Washington State's New List of Free Days in 2022
Washington State opts to honor Indigenous people, Black history, and mental health in 2022 with free days at state-managed lands.
Equity & Inclusion: 2021 Actions + Join the Committee - Apply Now!
We are working towards a vision where everyone feels belonging in our Mountaineers community. Learn about our most recent efforts in Equity & Inclusion, and apply now to join the Equity & Inclusion Committee in 2022 and help us on our journey.
From Student to Teacher: Uplifting Future Mountaineers Leaders
In this piece from Mountaineer magazine, we asked Meryl to sit down with Kiana to understand Kiana’s journey and share lessons to uplift future leaders in our organization.
Seeking Proposals: Equity & Emotional Safety in the Outdoors Online Course
To support our leaders and achieve our vision of an equitable outdoors, The Mountaineers is seeking DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) curriculum experts to develop an online training for our volunteers.
Announcing Our Equity & Inclusion Strategy & Town Hall April 21, 2021
Join us on April 21 to dive into The Mountaineers organizational Equity & Inclusion (E&I) strategy and priorities.
The Mountaineers stands with the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community
The Mountaineers is committed to making the outdoors a welcoming place for all. We stand with our Asian American & Pacific Islander members and the broader AAPI community, today and everyday.
What's in a Name? Why We Use Equity & Inclusion (E&I)
Words matter. SuJ'n Chon, a founding member of our Equity & Inclusion Committee, describes how the committee landed on those words - Equity & Inclusion - to describe our work at The Mountaineers.