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Seattle Brew & View Recap
On February 28th, BCM volunteers, sponsors, and supporters came together at the Filson Showroom in South Seattle for our annual BCM “Brew and View.” Led by Seattle-based members of our National Council, the event is a great way to […]
A note from BCM Board President (Teddy’s Story)
Dear Friends and Supporters of Big City Mountaineers, Much like parenting my two boys, 2017 was both a challenging and rewarding year for BCM. As we moved into the late spring we were set up for a full and exciting […]
Zen Divas in the Flat Tops Wilderness
Spend a week in the wilderness with someone and you’re bound to develop a special bond and share some pretty memorable moments with them. We’re proud to say this happens a lot on the Big City Mountaineers youth expeditions. There […]
“I Really Hope I Can Do This.”
By: Elizabeth Williams There have been two distinct times this year that my backpack has felt disconcertingly heavy: the first was after I loaded a full tent and all my glacier gear into it at the Piedra Grande Hut at […]
Big City Mountaineers at Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018
It’s that time again… Outdoor Retailer is just a week away and, this time, it’s in our own backyard – Denver, CO! We always look forward to gathering with our friends from the outdoor industry and catching up with our […]
A BCM Mentor Reflects on Their Week in The Wilderness
By: Ayn-Marie Hailicka I close my eyes and see Masiti’s whole face laugh against a backdrop of Douglas-fir trees; Faisa’s strong stride in the position ahead of me on the trail; Linda’s sweet voice telling me about tickle wars with […]
2017 Year in Review
Thanks to the generous and passionate community surrounding Big City Mountaineers, 721 under-resourced youth had the opportunity to spend a transformational week or an overnight on a wilderness mentoring expedition in 2017! We couldn’t have done it without all of […]