The Mountaineers
Becca Polglase currently serves as the Director of Programs and Operations at The Mountaineers since October 2010, where strategic leadership is provided for multiple branches, outdoor centers, and youth programs across Western Washington, along with responsibilities in risk management and program growth. Prior experience includes the Associate Executive Director position at Farmington Valley YMCA, focusing on a $5 million budget and overseeing various programs and staff leadership. Becca has also held senior management roles at Camp Jewell YMCA and served as Ropes Coordinator and Naturalist with Naturalists At Large. Educated at Springfield College with a Master of Science in Organizational Management and Leadership and Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Arts in History, Becca has demonstrated a strong commitment to outdoor education and organizational leadership throughout a progressive career.
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.