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Olympia Mountaineers Annual Recognition Banquet - Oct 30
Raymond Philen
Pre-sold tickets are SOLD OUT. A small number of walk-ins may be able to be accommodated at the door. Read more…
Mountainfilm World Tour - Oct 15 & 16, 2015
Andriana Fletcher
Established in 1979, Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating audiences about environments, cultures, issues and adventures. Read more…
Olympia Branch Election Results 2015
Brian List
In August we held our annual elections to replace the Olympia Branch Officer's Committee members whose positions will soon expire. Many of you voted, and I appreciate your participation. Please join me in congratulating to the following newly elected Olympia Branch officers, beginning October 1: Read more…
Olympia Branch Elections - 2015
Greg Lovelady
It is time to elect new officers to replace the Olympia Branch Officer's Committee members whose positions will expire and become vacant. Please join me in voting for our new leaders, and thanking our retiring leaders for their service! Read more…
Olympia Branch Picnic - July 23
Carla Jonientz
Summer is right around the corner, and it's not too early to start thinking about our annual Olympia Branch picnic/potluck. This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow Mountaineers and to get to know new members. Read more…
Cleaning up Camp at Lena Creek
Tess Wendel
Eleven Olympia Mountaineers members joined forces with the Forest Service to help restore Lena Creek Campground on the Olympic Peninsula on April 15. The group cleaned up four camp sites that had been damaged in winter flooding. Read more…
Olympia Branch Stewardship Advocacy
Chris Williams
Olympia Branch Members Jim French, Greg Lovelady, Ginger Sarver, Richard Geier, Carla Jonientz, Mike Riley, Regina Robinson, Curt Rosler, and John Sisco took it upon themselves to make sure that The Mountaineers' presence was felt with our state legislators at the Big Tent Rally Day on February 24th, 2015. The Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition is an umbrella organization formed to highlight the importance of our state’s outdoor recreation sector in enhancing Washington’s economy and its reputation for healthy and active living. Our Olympia Branch volunteers "did us proud!" Read more…
Derek Pierson
Shauna Broady
Membership - Special Olympia Offer
Kristina Ciari Tursi
If you're ready to join a community that gets you outside and take your outdoor adventures to the next level, now is a great time to join The Mountaineers! Read more…
Hurricane Ridge Road Winter Access
Katherine Hollis
As winter is still in full effect in most of our mountains, access for recreational opportunities in ONP continues to be a priority for many folks. Read more…