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April Recap

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, ...

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Spring Break with Y.E.T.I.

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 ...

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Y.E.T.I. on the Slopes

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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