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Upcoming Events in Colorado

February 14, 2020

In the depths of winter, the summer program season can seem pretty far away. But we’ve got some great events in Colorado in February and March to keep you busy while you’re waiting to volunteer.

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Thank You for Your Year-End Support

January 13, 2020

46 expeditions. 25 overnight camps. More year-round activities. A Leadership Development Program for alumni. Thanks to you, 2020 will give youth more outdoor access. The way that you relate to the outdoors and the natural world is unique to you. […]

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Summit for Someone: Appalachian Photography with Steven Reinhold

Summit for Someone has “summit” in the name – but not every Summit for Someone adventure fundraiser is a mountaineering trip. The Appalachian Mountains Photography Workshop is actually a backpacking trip and photography workshop in one!

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2019 BCM Honorees

November 28, 2019

Today, we gather in the name of family and gratitude. Here at BCM, we’d like to say thank you to eight individuals and organizations who feel like family. These honorees went above and beyond for youth in 2019, and we’re […]

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Custom Challenge Spotlight: Deborah Beggan

November 4, 2019

Last month, we talked about Custom Challenges. Megan Aranow, Summit for Someone Program Manager, talked us through the ins and outs of the program, including: What a Custom Challenge is What the fundraising requirement is How to encourage your community […]

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Why We’re Thankful

Friends, I have had the privilege of serving as the Executive Director of Big City Mountaineers for the past five field seasons. Each year, I am humbled by how much work goes into making each trip and each season successful.

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What’s a Custom Challenge?

October 15, 2019

You usually think of Summit for Someone fundraisers as guided peak climbs. But what if you’re more into choosing your own adventure? Megan Aranow is your Summit for Someone Program Manager here at Big City Mountaineers. “The sky is really […]

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End of 30th Season Celebrations Across the Country

Our 30th expedition season flew by! While we’re wistful because it’s over, the last few weeks of End of Season Celebrations in Minneapolis, Boston, and Denver have seen us smiling because it happened.

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