Foothills Branch

The newest Mountaineers branch founded in 2004, the Foothills Branch encompasses the Eastside communities along the I-90 and I-405 corridors, from Bothell to Renton and Mercer Island to Ellensburg. We provide thriving centers of excellence in backcountry and nordic skiing, avalanche education, hiking and backpacking, snowshoeing and winter camping, trail running, navigation and first aid training, as well as new leader development.

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CEO Update: 2024 Annual Meeting Recap

At our October 29, 2024 Annual Meeting, we introduced newly elected Board and branch leaders, recognized organization-wide volunteer awardees, shared highlights from the past year, and discussed priorities for 2025. Learn about what we accomplished and what we’re looking forward to in the year ahead of adventuring with purpose!

The 10-Year Vision for the Future of Outdoor Recreation on DNR Lands

The Washington Department of Natural Resources recently released its first-ever statewide plan to guide recreation and public access. Developed with input from organizations like The Mountaineers, the plan does a good job of balancing recreation, conservation, and sustainable land use. Learn more about DNR’s vision for recreation and access on their lands, what we like most about the plan, and how the plan will be implemented.

Gear Grab & Meet The Mountaineers - Dec 17, 2024

Join us for a fun night of outdoor gear deals while getting to know our amazing Mountaineers community!

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.