Author Bio

Heb Murphy

Heb is an outdoorsy Black woman who is passionate about making friends, creating art and getting POCs outside. You can follow her musical comedy journey at instagram.com/hebontheweb. REI Co-op Member for as long as she can remember.

Stories by Heb Murphy...

A person wearing hiking apparel, a hat and colorful backpack stands in front of a picnic table, holding trekking poles.

Ask an Outsider: Do I have to “dress” like a hiker to be one?

Heb Murphy|June 18, 2026

Welcome to Ask an Outsider. We are here to answer your most pressing questions about enjoying time outside, like whether you can hike in jeans or how to reconci...