June 5, 2020
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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