The Mountaineers
Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story – Film Screening
Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main St, BellevueTRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY is the Emmy-nominated documentary about the first woman to solo thru-hike the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67 after raising 11 children. This first screening of this film in western Washington is co-sponsored by the Foothills branch of the Mountaineers and the City of Bellevue,…
BeWild Speaker Series: Heather Anderson, What Life on the Nation’s Longest Trails Has Taught Me
The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center 7700 Sand Point Way Northeast, SeattleThe Mountaineers present: Heather Anderson By the age of 25, Washington’s Heather “Anish” Anderson had hiked the “Triple Crown” of hiking: the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. After that, with her wild oats sewn, she attempted to settle down. It didn’t take. After a few years, she left her job, her…
“Staying Found” Basic Navigation for Hikers and Backpackers – Tradition Lake Interpretive Shelter
Tiger Mountain-High Point TrailJoin this Mountaineers hands-on field day clinic (including lecture and 4-6 mile practice hike) focused on learning and practicing key skills useful to maintain an ongoing awareness of where you are and find yourself if you get lost, on even the most complicated trail system. Difficulty: Easy Audience: Adults Leader Rating: For Beginners (Getting Started Series) Mileage: 5.0 More…
Backpackers’ Pajama Party: The Olympic Coast! Third Beach to Oil City, and Ozette to Rialto
Don your onesie and slippers, grab a favorite beverage and some popcorn, and join your fellow backpackers in this fifth virtual trip in our series, this time along two amazing backpacking routes on the Olympic coast! Free and open to the public but you must RSVP and then we will email you the zoom link…
The Gear Library Presents: DIY Fire Starter (Virtual)
Join the Gear Library for our first ever online event! We value being prepared for every outdoor adventure and are excited that, in this case, being prepared means we get to virtually gather and craft. You'll see how to make a few types of firestarter with materials that you likely have at home, as well…
Wilderness First Aid Kit (Virtual)
You have a basic first aid kit for day trips, but is it complete? What about back country trips where you are more remote from help? A surgeon Mountaineer discusses her wilderness first aid kit, complete with all the items you’ll need to treat the most frequently encountered emergencies in the wilderness. Sheila Lally, DO…
Backpack Trip Planning Clinic: Online
This evening clinic, hosted by the Mountaineers, will provide backpackers with valuable information, skills and tools to help you find the best destination for your trip and develop a trip plan that will prepare you for a safe and successful adventure. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for guests This online classroom will open promptly at…
Mountaineers: Seattle Youth Gear Library Orientation
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonDo you want to use the gear library or would you like to volunteer so more youth can be prepared for a good time outside? Attend this event to learn how The Mountaineers gear library works and how you can be a part of it! The Mountaineers' gear library is full of equipment for hiking,…
Mountaineers: Gear Library Orientation
The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center 7700 Sand Point Way Northeast, SeattleDo you want to use the gear library or would you like to volunteer so more youth can be prepared for a good time outside? Attend this event to learn how The Mountaineers gear library works and how you can be a part of it! The Mountaineers' gear library is full of equipment for hiking,…