June 21, 2022
Written by Rachel Brackins | Photos courtesy of Chris Ball Like all of us, Chris Ball (Cball) has experienced quite a bit of change over the last few years. With the onset of COVID-19 and a shift in his career, […]
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January 19, 2022
Written by Jenna Topper, California Regional Program Manager Richmond Storage Area Pre-Move For the past decade, our California program has been operating entirely out of a small storage unit at Richmond Storage Pro. Jam-packed with gear, this space held memories […]
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December 19, 2021
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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June 15, 2021
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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February 8, 2021
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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December 4, 2020
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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September 2, 2020
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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June 5, 2020
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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