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Mustard, Music, and the Magic of Open Enrollment Trips

February 28, 2025

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

February 13, 2025

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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Why We Give: David’s Inspiration

January 29, 2025

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 ...

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January Recap: Kicking Off the Year with Y.E.T.I.

January 29, 2025

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: ...

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How It All Comes Together

January 15, 2025

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 ...

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Y.E.T.I.’s 2024 Wrapped

December 20, 2024

205 adventures, 350+ students served! Adventures Unpacked 🥾 74 hikes – Trails, views, and “Are we there yet?” moments.🧗 34 climbs – Rocks, trees, walls—you name it, we climbed it.🚴 ...

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Overnight Adventure in Vantage

December 2, 2024

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 ...

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Celebrating Dalton Rockwell

November 14, 2024

Y.E.T.I.’s success is largely thanks to our amazing volunteers. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate Dalton Rockwell, a physical education teacher at Cascade View Elementary in the Tukwila School District, ...

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Connecting with Nature

November 13, 2024

A Hike with Glacier Middle School Y.E.T.I. Club This past Saturday, the Glacier Middle School Y.E.T.I. Club went on a hike. For many students, it wasn’t just a walk in ...

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First Adventures of Fall

October 25, 2024

Welcome to our new blog series, “First Adventures”! Each season, we’ll share exciting milestones from our outdoor trips to keep you connected with the Y.E.T.I. community.

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Mustard, Music, and the Magic of Open Enrollment Trips

Y.E.T.I. and WAC Snowshoe Adventure

Why We Give: David’s Inspiration

January Recap: Kicking Off the Year with Y.E.T.I.

How It All Comes Together

Y.E.T.I.’s 2024 Wrapped

Overnight Adventure in Vantage

Celebrating Dalton Rockwell

Connecting with Nature

First Adventures of Fall

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