April 30, 2019
Here at BCM, we recognize that to warrant continued investment from communities and supporters we must continually prove our model of youth development is successful. In a resource thin and competitive environment, relevance is key. To be sure, we must […]
April 16, 2019
We are thrilled to introduce you to our BCM Pacific Northwest Team for 2019 who will be leading BCM youth expeditions this summer. Anne, BCM’s Pacific Northwest Regional Program Manager, was nine years old when she went on her first backpacking […]
We could not do what we do without the incredibly generous support of our corporate partners in the region. First and foremost, they are instrumental to our ability to outfit our students from head to toe. Providing the technical […]
January 17, 2019
As we turn the page on 2018 and look ahead to our 30th field season here in 2019, we are reflecting on a lot of amazing successes for Big City Mountaineers. We’re also remembering with humility those who helped us […]
January 16, 2019
We are thrilled to be headed to The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and Snow Show January 30-February 2, 2019. Several of Big City Mountaineers outdoor industry partners will be generously hosting events and selling product all to benefit BCM. […]
December 10, 2018
In 2018, Amal, age 17, had the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in the Boundary Waters. Along with 4 of her peers from the Sisterhood Boutique – an entrepreneurial organization started by a group of East African high school […]
November 10, 2018
One of the youth who experienced the power of BCM’s programs was Teddy, a 16-year-old. Teddy comes from a single-parent home where he had to help his parent out of an abusive relationship. For the first time he experienced the […]
November 7, 2018
In summer 2018, we had another excellent season of connecting young people with meaningful outdoor experiences. As an organization, we reached a major milestone and sent our 10,000th student into the field! But our success and longevity would not be […]