The Y.E.T.I. team returned to Foster HS this winter to facilitate a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course for Mr. Camacho’s Environmental Education class. Students in this class must obtain a professional level certification in order to pass and Y.E.T.I. ‘s WFA class provides an opportunity to fulfill the requirement. The Y.E.T.I. team was immediately impressed

Snowboarding with CHILL Foster High School started weekly snowboarding trips to Stevens Pass through our partnership with the CHILL Foundation, with students gaining confidence each week and staying motivated to get back on the mountain! Students crushed it out there. And side note: is Sam, our Program Coordinator, the best cheerleader or what? First day

This fall, a group of high school students headed east for a weekend campout and climbing trip in Vantage, WA. The weather held, the views showed off, and something special happened, not just on the rock, but around the campfire, in quiet moments, and in conversations that lingered long after the weekend ended. Here are

At Y.E.T.I., students show up in all kinds of ways. Some are brand new to outdoor adventures. Some have been coming to Y.E.T.I. for years. Some are still figuring out what feels possible for them. What connects them all is the chance to be outside, be themselves, and build real relationships along the way. Here

December was muddy, joyful, cozy, and full of main character energy. We wrapped up the year with bikes flying downhill, boots filling with water, beach fires crackling, and students cheering each other on at every turn. Here’s how Y.E.T.I. closed out the year outside: Hikes, Mud, and Magical Ravines Hikes this month were equal parts

November was full of crisp air, rushing waterfalls, and plenty of outdoor fun. Y.E.T.I. students and open enrollment trips stayed busy hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, geocaching, and practicing hands-on outdoor skills. Here’s a closer look at the month: Hiking Adventures Students on the open enrollment Twin Falls hike got an epic show from the river.

October brought crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of time outside! Y.E.T.I. Clubs and our partner programs spent the month hiking, climbing, kayaking, fishing, and just having fun together. Hiking Highlights Sylvester Middle School went on multiple hikes at Marine View Park and Lake Fenwick. Students challenged themselves, one even on their very first hike!

With the days getting shorter and Labor Day in the rear view, young people are zipping up their backpacks and heading back to school for another exciting academic year! That means Y.E.T.I. staff came back together after a summer of adventure to continue our goal of getting young people outside with a full staff training,

September brought fresh starts, new friends, and a whole lot of laughter as Y.E.T.I. jumped back into the school year. From first hikes to rock climbing days, here’s a look at how we got things rolling: Back in Action We kicked off the year with staff training and school recruiting. Tabling at schools was a

April gave us longer days, warmer weather, and all kinds of outdoor adventures for Y.E.T.I. participants. From prepping for big trips to diving into favorite activities like kayaking and biking, here’s what we were up to this month: Fishing Fun Glacier Middle School kicked off the month with a fishing trip and had just as