The Mountaineers
Andrew Bassett has extensive experience in outdoor education and curriculum development, currently serving as the Associate Director of Education & Curriculum at The Mountaineers since October 2017, where oversight of youth education programs and adult education curriculum design is a primary focus. Prior roles include Youth Education Manager at The Mountaineers and Senior Field Instructor at the National Outdoor Leadership School, accumulating over 75 weeks of field experience across multiple states. Andrew has also held positions as University Relations Officer for NOLS, Coordinator of Outdoor Education at Northern Arizona University, and Director at Lees-McRae College, where a new outdoor education program was developed and managed. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Appalachian State University, along with completion of the Rocky Mountain Instructor Course from NOLS.
The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor enthusiasts passionate about exploration, discovery, learning, and conservation. Founded in 1906 by 151 visionaries, our members named peaks and explored waterways and built trails to uncover unique and challenging landscapes. We helped create the North Cascades Wilderness area, and passed the National Wilderness Act. With an average of 6 activities a day to help you climb, ski, hike, paddle, sail, snowshoe, scramble, and more, we invite you to join us to lose yourself in the outdoors. EXPLORE Our courses and activities will get you outside. Discover your abilities. Enjoy the reward of reaching new places and achieving new heights. LEARN 81 years. That’s how long we’ve been teaching people to climb mountains. Heck, we even wrote the book on mountaineering. Literally. If you’re interested in standing on top of the world, or simply learning a new outdoor skill, we have the experience and the knowledge to take you there. CONSERVE The Mountaineers pioneered wilderness conservation in the Pacific Northwest. Over a hundred years ago. We are committed to ensuring that the next generation is just as passionate about the outdoors as we are. Join us today and choose your own adventure with The Mountaineers.