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Adventure for Someone Program Transition: A Letter to Supporters


For nearly two decades, the Summit for Someone (SFS) program has supported BCM’s mission to provide transformative outdoor experiences for youth by mobilizing outdoor enthusiasts in adventure-based fundraising campaigns. During that time, the SFS model has successfully connected the dots […]

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Q+A with BCM’s New Executive Director David Taus

Q+A with BCM’s New Executive Director David Taus


Q: What about Big City Mountaineers (BCM) inspired you to apply for this position? David: My career has always placed me at the intersection of public education, nonprofits, youth development, equity and social justice, and outdoor education. I thus was drawn […]

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A Letter From Our Board


To the Big City Mountaineers (BCM) family: As we enter into 2021, we the Board of Directors wanted to share our thoughts on some of the lessons learned in 2020 as we continue to engage in introspection so that we […]

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BCM Celebrates 2020 Partners of the Year


This year has required a lot of soul searching, finding untapped reserves of determination, and looking for those moments of positivity and silver lining. We found a lot of silver linings and positive inspiration thanks to our partners and friends […]

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Language at BCM


Our goal here at Big City Mountaineers is to break down barriers to outdoor access for students from disinvested communities. By providing free, fully-outfitted, and professionally-led backcountry trips, we’re able to give young people ages 8-18 the opportunity to connect […]

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BCM: In Support of Justice and Black Lives Matter


We at Big City Mountaineers support the Black community in seeking justice for the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and the countless others that have lost their lives and livelihoods to systemic racism via police […]

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A Note From the Executive Director


The past few weeks have been deeply painful for the Black community. I am heartsick – as is anyone who cares about diversity, fairness and justice – by the events of the last few weeks involving racial injustice in the […]

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Upcoming Events in Colorado


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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