The Grit Blog
March Recap
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 ...
A Day at Marine View Park
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 New Friend and a Day Full of Fun
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 ...
Adventure and Imagination at Seward Park
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 ...
February Recap
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 ...
Mustard, Music, and the Magic of Open Enrollment Trips
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 ...
Y.E.T.I. and WAC Snowshoe Adventure
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 ...
Why We Give: David’s Inspiration
When I was 18, I climbed Mount Rainier for the first time with a group of co-workers from REI. At the time, I was an unlikely addition—nearly two decades younger ...
January Recap: Kicking Off the Year with Y.E.T.I.
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: ...
How It All Comes Together
At Twin Falls, a young person from Glacier Middle School carefully steps across a log, their rain pants and boots keeping them dry and steady. Their backpack full of snacks ...