BCM is the country’s leading volunteer organization devoted to providing significant mentoring during wilderness trips for urban teens participating in existing youth development programs. BCM was created to offer under resourced teenagers participating in existing youth development programs a dramatic learning experience. The BCM program is an eight-day trip, the focus of which is a five-day backcountry backpacking or canoeing experience during which 5 teens are matched with 5 volunteer adult role models. While immersed in a pristine wilderness in the company of caring adults, the teens progress along an emotional journey that leaves many transformed and with a greater sense of self. Visit Big City Mountaineers >

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Big City Mountaineers
02/3/2012
Mt. Rainier comes roaring back to tie it up with the Grand Teton. What a race!! Kilimanjaro and Mt. Whitney only trailing by a few, get your votes in by the 3 p.m. deadline today! That is Mountain Time, of course.
Big City Mountaineers
02/2/2012
And the Grand Teton takes a commanding lead. Where are all those Mt. Rainier climbers out there? It is barely ahead of "Getting out of bed on Sundays".
Big City Mountaineers
02/2/2012
Neck and Neck between Mt. Whitney and the Grand Teton right now. Weigh in if you haven't already!
Big City Mountaineers
01/31/2012
What is it about summiting peaks that touches our souls? On what mountains have you experienced transcendence? We want to hear your stories, learn about your climbs, and share in your adventures. Thanks and summit on!
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11/29/2011

(Denver, Colo.) - Big City Mountaineers (BCM), the non-profit that instills critical life skills in under-resourced urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions, announces the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Nate Simmons, Michael Leming and Carol Sweasy join the leadership team as BCM looks to extend
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Great feature on BCM in the summer issue of Women's Adventure Magazine.

 

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