Olympia Branch
Branch News

Olympia Conservation & Stewardship Gathering - Mar 13, 2025
For more than 20 years, this annual event has brought together branch members who are interested in learning about and doing something to protect the environment.

Olympia Branch Used Gear Sale - March 18, 2025
The Olympia Mountaineers Used Gear Sale is a great opportunity to sell gear and clothing you no longer need and purchase items that you do need.

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.

Explore the Waters of Washington With the Basic Sea Kayaking Course
The Basic Sea Kayaking course is open for registration in Everett, Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma!

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

Action Alert! Speak Up Against Forest Service, Park Service Firings
The administration’s decision to fire federal employees, including 10% of the Forest Service’s entire workforce, puts our public lands at risk. The land managers affected by these cuts are essential to keeping our national forests and parks open, safe, and accessible. Learn more about the harmful impacts of these workforce reductions, and take action to reverse these destructive staffing cuts.