January 17, 2023 Dear Friends: I wanted to reach out to share some important news with you: Effective June 2, 2023, I will be retiring as Executive Director with the Outdoors for All Foundation. It is time for me to step aside as the leader for this extraordinary nonprofit where I have worked for the past 28 years and instead, move to the sidelines as…
As part of Outdoors for All’s continuing efforts to provide safe work and recreation environments during this evolving public healthcare crisis, effective October 1, 2021, Outdoors for All will require that all staff, volunteers and participants who are eligible to be vaccinated must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and complete a COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation form prior to participation in our program activities. All Outdoors for…
Cycling Clinic Lead by Ed Such a wonderful couple of days working with UW grad students at our Adaptive Cycling Center. We held 4 clinics lead by Executive Director Ed Bronsdon and were able to connect with roughly 60 aspiring teachers. Together we explored the wide world of adaptive equipment and the ins and outs of better serving our community. Thank you to Lori Dunn,…
For the past 25 years it has been the professional honor of my life to lead the Outdoors for All Foundation as its executive director. During that time, our organization has been faced with our share of challenges. Running a nonprofit during the Great Recession…the “winter” of 2005 when effectively there was no snow in the Pacific Northwest until March…and now? Well, now we’re all…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! McKenzie (pictured left) volunteered for our summer outdoor rock climbing series and kayaking series. In both programs she was personable and supportive and helped participants reach new heights (literally!). “McKenzie…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! Glenn Chapin (pictured left) volunteers with our Saturday alpine programs at Stevens Pass. Thank you Glenn for your dedication to our program and participants! “Glenn’s unwavering attitude and flexibility within…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! Kay Ishii (pictured right) has been volunteering with Outdoors for All for over 20 years and is the Lead Volunteer for our Nordic Touring Programs. Thank you Kay for your…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! Carson Vache (pictured right) has been volunteering with Outdoors for All since high school and spent his Friday nights in our Summit at Snoqualmie ski program! Thank you Carson for…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! Phil Arminger (pictured right) has been a constant presence in our Nordic Programs for many years. Thank you Phil for your tireless commitment to make our Nordic Programs the best…
Outdoors for All programs would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers! With over 800 volunteers each year, it’s hard to pick out just one, but here is our new Volunteer Spotlight! Walter Voll (pictured left) is spotlighted from our Stevens Sunday Program. Thank you Walter for your amazing impact!! “Walter has been with Outdoors for All for a number of years.…
