Foothills Branch Committees
Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
Foothills Winter Programs are dedicated to bringing out the backcountry skier or boarder in everyone. We use a mix of traditional instruction and experiential education, and lots of fun to forge a memorable experience where you learn skills and techniques to become a safe and competent backcountry skier.
Foothills Backpacking Committee
Join our committed group of backpacking enthusiasts as we build programs, support our dedicated leaders, and develop new leaders to support the growing Mountaineers backpacking community!
Foothills Climbing Committee
Welcome to Foothills Climbing. As the newest climbing committee in the Mountaineers, we offer course in Basic Alpine Climbing, Lead on rock with Traditional climbing protection, Winter Mountaineering and Advanced Crevasse Rescue, and Sport Climbing
Foothills Communication Committee
Administrative committee, chartered 9-7-17, with oversight over branch-level communications with members and volunteers, including but not limited to monthly email blasts and social media.
Foothills Conservation Committee
The Foothills Branch Conservation Committee is responsible for administering conservation, advocacy, restoration and educational programs under the auspices of Foothills Branch and the Mountaineers, including administering conservation and restoration projects, training leaders, teaching and influencing advocacy issues, and educating leaders and the recreating public.
Foothills Cross-country Skiing Committee
The Foothills Cross Country Ski committee is dedicated to offering safe and fun cross-country ski outings for Mountaineers members on our beautiful winter trails, and to train skilled and supportive nordic ski leaders for the future.
Foothills Events Committee
A branch Committee tasked with identifying, developing, planning, promoting a variety of special events for branch members and area non-members.
Foothills First Aid Committee
The Foothills Branch First Aid committee oversees training programs aimed at enhancing the emergency response capabilities of leaders and members in east side communities, particularly for backcountry medical emergencies. This includes not only coordinating these programs but also occasionally preparing the necessary materials.
Foothills Hiking Committee
The Foothills Hiking Committee offers a broad array of hikes across the state and beyond, as well as courses to improve your safety, conditioning, and trail skills. In addition, the committee is dedicated to providing strong support, training, resources, and recognition for anyone who would like to broaden their leadership skills and 'give back' by becoming a hike leader!
Foothills Leadership Committee
Foothills Leadership Committee for developing and sponsoring outdoor leadership programs
Foothills Navigation Committee
Welcome to the Foothills Branch Navigation Commitee page! The Foothills Branch Navigation Committee organizes and delivers clinics and courses to help outdoor enthusiasts gain the skills and confidence to navigate on or off trails in the backcountry.
Foothills Scrambling Committee
Alpine Scrambling is a mountaineering experience between strenuous hiking and technical, roped mountain climbing that takes you off-trail to a mountain summit. In a single day trip, you might travel a traditional trail, an off-trail section through dense forest, an open meadow, a steep snow slope, a sheer rocky ridge line, and finally a serene summit with views extending across the Cascades.
Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
The Foothills snowshoeing program leads snowshoe trips for The Mountaineers throughout the winter season along with offering courses in basic and intermediate snowshoeing as well as winter camping.
Foothills Trail Running Committee
Passionate about running? Interested in trying it? Whether you've never run a trail or just finished the Cascade Crest 100, join us in creating a community of outdoors lovers who have the pleasure of seeing a little more, a little faster!
