Join *the mountaineers*

You are joining a community built around passion for the outdoors. For over 100 years, we've been sharing adventure, teaching skills, and conserving land. Discover the outdoor experience with us!

People join The Mountaineers to explore nature, learn new skills, and make outdoor connections and lifelong friends. Join our community today to connect with your passion, whether it's hiking or kayaking, sailing or climbing, scrambling or backpacking, and more. Members also enjoy benefits like discounts on Mountaineers Books, courses, events, gear, and travel.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% of your dues and donations are tax-deductible and may be matched by your employer's workplace giving program. Your financial support makes our conservation and youth education work possible, and funds our robust scholarship program. We have scholarships available and believe everyone should have the opportunity to connect with the outdoors regardless of means. We also support military families, seniors with dependents, and non-traditional families. Contact our  for more information on scholarships or to inquire about membership options not listed below. For next steps and new member events, check out our getting started guide.

Click on a membership type below to get started.  NOTE: Youth under 18  need to be part of a Family Membership; be sure to associate a frequently checked email address with each youth's account. Student memberships are for adult students. 

Adult

$85.00 yearly

Most people aged 18-64.

Family

$150.00 yearly

Up to 2 adults and ALL CHILDREN under 18 living in a single household. Use this membership to sign your kids up for our youth programs.

Senior

$38.00 yearly

Most people aged 65+.

Student & Military

$56.00 yearly

Full-time students 18+ or Active Military members. Proof of student status/military service required at signup and with renewal.

Ridgeline

$500.00 yearly

A membership that invests more deeply into our community and mission for individuals or families.

Peak Society

$1,000 yearly

Our leadership giving circle to support our mission and strategic plan for individuals or families.

Guest Adult

FREE

Adults (ages 18+) are invited to sign up as a guest to get to know our outdoor community. Guests can participate in two activities prior to joining (leader permission required as appropriate).

Guest Family

FREE

Up to 2 adults and all youth in a household can sign up to try a course or activity OR for our youth programs. Each member can try two activities (leader permission required as appropriate).