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Overnight Adventure in Vantage

Foster and Evergreen High Schools packed up their tents, gear, and climbing shoes for an unforgettable overnight trip to Vantage, WA. From tackling the rock faces at Frenchman Coulee to bonding around the campfire, this trip was all about pushing limits and building confidence outdoors. Some students climbed for the first time, others camped for the first time, and all of them made memories that’ll last long after the trip’s over.

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From Adventure to Everyday: Big Picture’s Biking Success Story

We love hearing stories about how Y.E.T.I. gets young people excited about the outdoors, but every so often, we get a reminder of just how much our adventures stick with them. Recently, Sean, our Program Director, stopped by Big Picture and was immediately greeted by a handful of enthusiastic students. Their excitement? Biking! The students

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Adventure Club Students experiencing joy and building confidence

By Jenny Sandbo, Y.E.T.I. Volunteer Sadie grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington. So, when students from Highline High School Adventure Club planned a winter camping trip to Deception Pass State Park, it felt like going home. A familiar place full of great childhood memories. “Yeah, let’s go camping in November! …they totally roughed it. It

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