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The Bellingham Mountaineers is one of seven regional branches of The Mountaineers, an outdoor and conservation club based in Seattle, WA. The Bellingham branch offers programs in climbing, hiking, snowshoeing and beginner & backcountry skiing. Our branch is run entirely by volunteer members who lead trips, teach courses and provide trail maintenance. Membership provides a variety of benefits, including activities across Washington state, publication discounts and conservation advocacy.

Events

February 17th - Huxley College of the Environment Speaker Series Presents Dr. John All an associate professor at Western Kentucky Universrity and an accomplished mountaineer. He is developing a program that combines environmental scientific research with climbing in the world's high mountain ranges. - 3:00pm AW 304 - Click here for more info

Monthly Meetings:

February 14th - Unfortunately Sky Sjue had to cancel, but as a consolation prize we have John Scurlock presenting Snow & Spire: How a Book was Built - 7:30pm @ Backcountry Essentials

March 13th - Bob Kandiko will be presenting Cascade Panoramas: The High, Wild, and Wide Perspective of the Range. Bob will be discussing his 4 Cascade Theme Books: Nooksack Moments, North Cascade Traverses, Glacier Peak High Routes, and High, Wild, and Wide - 7:30pm @ Backcountry Essentials

Mount Baker Theatre Speaker Series:

Dare to explore with 3 esteemed National Geographic speakers as they present a unique first hand look at our amaizing planet. For more information visit www.mountbakertheatre.com

May 2nd - 7:30pm @ MBT - Mattias Klum presents Being There: On Expedition with National Geographic featuring unique perspectives on some of Earth's natural wonders.

June 10 - 3pm @ MBT - Peter Athans presents Mt. Everest.

Outdoor Winter Activities:

February 18th - Artist Point Snowshoe - Contact Minda Paul, mindapaul@hotmail.com for details

March 11th - Salmon Ridge Snowshoe - Contact Minda Paul, mindapaul@hotmail.com for details

Conditioning Hikes Hosted by MINDA:

For info and times contact Minda Paul, mindapaul@hotmail.com

Monday March 12th - Fragrance Lake to Chinscraper to Cleator Rd.

Tuesday April 24th - Fragrance Lake to Chinscraper to Cleator Rd.

Tuesday May 22nd - Oyster Dome

Tuesday June 26th - N. Chuckanut to Raptor Ridge Loop