The Mountaineers has set the standard for climbing education, outdoor instruction, and wilderness conservation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Today the 11,000-member organization offers thousands of volunteer-led classes, field trips, and events to connect young and old, novice and veteran, to the power and wonder of the natural world. Its publishing division Mountaineers Books expands the mission internationally through award-winning publications including instructional guides, adventure narratives, and conservation photography.