Glacier Peak Institute

Our Mission

Glacier Peak Institute helps young people discover their potential through place-based, hands-on outdoor learning and skill-building experiences.

Our Vision

GPI grew from the idea that our biggest assets are our youth and natural resources.  We imagine a world where:

- Our community builds resilience

- People have many opportunities to participate in healthy, socially meaningful outdoor exploration and recreation.

- Youth learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and develop sustainable lifestyles and careers.

- Community members are engaged in the study of science, history and economy of the region and participate as well-informed stakeholders in decisions that affect the public interest.

- People living in the Glacier Peak region regularly share their knowledge, perspective, and experience regarding the outdoors with a diverse range of people.

We are called Glacier Peak Institute because: 

We are place-based.  The region near Glacier Peak in Western Washington is globally unique.  Its active geology, dynamic rivers, vibrant ecosystems, and people are integral components of a landscape that was shaped by this mountain.  We believe that environmental education is most effective if it aligns with natural boundaries.  Glacier Peak Institute focuses its work in the region whose natural history and community identity have been influenced by Glacier Peak.