Spring break with Y.E.T.I. is never boring, and this year’s trip was no exception. With bikes, hikes, and lots of rain, it was a trip to remember. Day 1: Getting Settled with a Side of Biking We kicked things off on Monday after a weekend of van prepping, food packing, and gear organizing (thanks to […]
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All photos by Taylor Mckenzie Gerlach (@taylormckenzie_photo on Instagram) Six Weeks of Progress and Confidence Ask a Y.E.T.I. student about their favorite adventure, and snowboarding at Stevens Pass is quickly becoming a top pick thanks to an awesome partnership with the Chill Foundation. This season, seven Y.E.T.I. students went to Stevens Pass every week for
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March was an exciting month for Y.E.T.I. programs, filled with snowy adventures, outdoor challenges, and a glimpse of the spring activities ahead. Here’s a quick look at what we got up to: Snowy Fun March kicked off with snowshoeing adventures at Snoqualmie Pass. Glacier Middle School and Cascade View Elementary got out in the snow,
One of Renee’s favorite places for Y.E.T.I. trips, as one of Y.E.T.I.’s Program Coordinators, has quickly become Marine View Park. It’s a little hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest, with a mossy forest that leads down a steep trail to a long, rocky beach. Last Thursday, the Glacier Middle School Y.E.T.I. Club was lucky enough
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Meet Abshir A new student, Abshir, joined the Showalter Y.E.T.I. Club. He just moved to Seattle from Colorado. The club was headed to North Seatac for a scavenger hunt, and Sam, one of Y.E.T.I.’s Program Coordinators, was excited to see how the group would welcome him. As always, the students proved just how awesome they
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After school, Sam and Claudia, Y.E.T.I. staff members, took Cascade View Elementary’s Y.E.T.I. Club to Seward Park for an afternoon of adventure. They arrived with maps in hand, but instead of leading the way, Sam let the students decide the route. They eagerly picked a trail, and before long, they found a giant tree fort.
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What a month it’s been! From new challenges to revisiting familiar favorites, here’s a look at what we were up to in February: Snow Adventures Some Y.E.T.I. Clubs teamed up with the Washington Alpine Club, Beverly Park went to Ollalie State Park, and Franklin High School took a 30-person trip to the pass. We also
When it comes to Y.E.T.I. adventures, you never know what moments will stick with young people long after the trip ends. Sometimes, it’s the beauty of a snowy landscape or the excitement of finishing a tough trail. Other times, it’s a funny connection over something as simple as a mustard sandwich. A group of middle
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Last weekend, Showalter Middle School’s Y.E.T.I. Club ventured into the snow with the Washington Alpine Club (WAC), ready for a day of adventure. Our program coordinators, Renee and Sam, were there to help guide the group, but from the moment they arrived, the students had one thing on their minds—PLAYING IN THE SNOW. As soon
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What a way to start 2025! January was packed with outdoor adventures, new skills, and a whole lot of fun. Here’s a quick look at what we got up to: Hikes, Hikes, and More Hikes Y.E.T.I. Clubs went all-in on hiking this month! Groups from Foster High, Pacific Middle, Sylvester Middle, Glacier Middle, Showalter Middle,
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