National nonprofit Big City Mountaineers and Life Science Cares partner on Climb for Community BOSTON (August 11, 2026), Life Science Cares is thrilled to announce that Big City Mountaineers is joining Climb for Community as a key national nonprofit partner, providing guiding and preparation […]
Shortly after beginning her role as BCM’s new Executive Director, Elizabeth Williams attended the National Mentoring Summit, convened by MENTOR, February 4-6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The summit brought together youth leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and civic partners from across […]
This July, six students from Exploration High School embarked on a week-long paddling adventure into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, guided by Big City Mountaineers instructors Brett, a seasoned BWCA guide with over 15 years of experience, and Ro, […]
Every Big City Mountaineers trip is made possible by more than maps and gear. They are also powered by people who give their time, energy, and heart. Our adult volunteers play a key role in creating safe, supportive spaces where […]
Connections. Big City Mountaineers (BCM) National Program Director, Stacey Halvorsen, sees them everywhere. Connections between youth and the outdoors, between underserved communities and dedicated volunteers, between outdoor brands and passionate new adventurers. And now, in celebration of BCM’s 35th anniversary […]
BCM’s commitment to transformative outdoor experiences For 35 years, Big City Mountaineers has remained unwavering in our commitment to providing transformative outdoor experiences for young people across the country who might not otherwise have access to nature’s profound benefits. This […]
Adventure for someone: sahara style In April we sat down with Dave Marcus, a Denver-based attorney and outdoor enthusiast who recently completed a 250-mile bike ride across the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert in Morocco. Dave’s ride included a fundraising […]
Big City Mountaineers is a national organization that offers its specialized model of outdoor programming in a handful of metropolitan areas across the country. Our newest program region is based out of Birmingham, Alabama. We recently caught up with BCM’s […]
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