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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We Are All Treaty People: Part I

We Are All Treaty People: Part I

In this first part of a two-part blog series on regional tribal treaties, our partners at Sacred Lands Conservancy share important history and context pertaining to the treaties that allow us to live, work, and recreate on the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest. We are all treaty people, and we offer this piece as a resource to support our community’s efforts to learn about, respect, and honor the rights and connections of Native peoples to the lands we love.

Adventure with Purpose: A Recap of Our 2024 Gala

Adventure with Purpose: A Recap of Our 2024 Gala

Mountaineers gathered in person and virtually for our biggest Gala yet on April 6. We raised $650,000 in support of mission-driven programming and publishing. Read on to relive the evening and celebrate everyone who made it a night to remember.

Action Alert! Keep Up the Momentum for the EXPLORE Act

Action Alert! Keep Up the Momentum for the EXPLORE Act

We’re excited to share that the EXPLORE Act - a package of bills that would improve sustainable and equitable access to outdoor recreation - passed the House of Representatives this week. Learn more about this latest legislative milestone for recreation on federal public lands, and use our action form to thank your Representative and urge your Senators to pass the package this year.

Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Umayam

Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Umayam

Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate Jessica Umayam.

Introducing the Four-Legged Hike Leader Badge

Introducing the Four-Legged Hike Leader Badge

In recognition of the importance of our four-legged friends, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest badge: the Four-Legged Hike Leader! Learn more about how to qualify, and get your furry friend on their way to becoming a hike leader today.

Top 10 Trip Reports - March 2024

Top 10 Trip Reports - March 2024

Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our favorites from March 2024.

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