Hana Wilder
The countdown is on for our biggest event of the year! We are so excited to welcome you to our annual Gala on Saturday, April 1. Join us for an unforgettable evening to celebrate our Mountaineers community and raise funds that help us explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The Mountaineers Gala
Saturday, April 1 | Hybrid Event
Livestream begins at 7pm
Opening remarks at 7:30pm
While many of you will be swapping your hiking boots for dress shoes to join us in person at Fremont Studios, we have also created a way for Mountaineers supporters to participate from afar. If you can’t make the red carpet this year but still want access to our online auction and inspiring speakers, stop what you’re doing and claim a seat at our virtual event!
April 1 will be a night to remember. Claim your virtual ticket so that you can:
Find Inspiration and Belonging
Over the last decade, the Gala has become an opportunity to celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond to enact positive change for our community and on behalf of our natural world. This April, we are excited to welcome Philip Henderson as our keynote speaker and honor Steve Swenson with The Mountaineers Lifetime Achievement Award.
Plan Your Next Adventure
With over 50 packages in the live and silent auction you can feel great knowing that your next vacation or new gear will benefit a cause you care about. Start dreaming up your next adventure and prepare to outbid your friends. Here is an exclusive look at what’s to come:
- Eight nights in the heart of Chamonix, France
- An all-access trip to the 2023 Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival in Banff, Alberta
- An epic all-terrain splitboard setup courtesy of Jones Snowboards
- An unforgettable ice climbing adventure with Steve Swenson in Canmore, Alberta
- And more! Your virtual registration gives you early access to our silent auction, featuring our favorite brands, artists, and adventure experiences.
Give Back and Pay it Forward
All funds raised online and in person through ticket sales, auction bids, and Raise the Paddle donations provide unrestricted funding to help make the magic of Mountaineers programs possible. Your donation helps us make the outdoors more accessible and protects the future of outdoor recreation for generations to come.
Represent our Greater Community
We’ve invested in the option for folks to watch the Gala and participate in the auction from afar at no cost. If you value a virtual Gala experience and want The Mountaineers to offer this option in the future, please let us know by reserving your virtual seat today.
For more information about the event, please visit our 2023 Gala website. If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Hana Wilder at hanaw@mountaineers.org or call 206-521-6020.
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