April 25, 2023
Written By Fred Sproat, National Program DirectorApril 25, 2023 In the middle of a cascading waterfall running full throttle with spring snowmelt is a tenacious tree whose roots are sunk deep in a crack in the rocks. I keep tabs […]
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March 6, 2023
Since 1989, BCM has provided more than 45,000 nights under the stars for youth who might not have otherwise had the opportunity. BCM’s programs have positively impacted the lives of young people across the United States, helping boost their self-esteem […]
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January 26, 2023
At Big City Mountaineers, we are kicking off 2023 with the official launch of our Adventure for Someone (AFS) fundraising program. Read on to hear more about what’s new for AFS in 2023! Adventure for Someone (AFS) is a core […]
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August 1, 2022
Written by Rachel Brackins Photos courtesy of Willie McBride @thewilliegmcbride “I love the fact that the definition of adventure is basically an undertaking with an uncertain outcome,” Willie said, an undeniable sparkle in his eye. “There are endless opportunities for […]
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July 18, 2022
Written by Rachel Brackins Photos and Story courtesy of Andy Miller Like many hiking enthusiasts, Andy Miller plans to walk all ~2,190 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail (AT) – traveling from Georgia to Maine while battling grueling terrain and […]
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July 5, 2022
Written by Rachel Brackins Photos courtesy of Yvonne Rivera (@itsyvonne) In 2014, at the age of 56, Yvonne completed her first major outdoor adventure — climbing Mt. Hood with Big City Mountaineers (BCM). A trip full of firsts, like wielding […]
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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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