Rethinking Access to the Outdoors Amid a Pandemic REI Staff|September 23, 2020 Eric Artz joins two BIPOC leaders from the outdoor community for a discussion about COVID, the healing power of the outdoors, and equity.
Op-Ed: Reflections on Stonewall Rising – LGBTQ March for Black Lives Stephanie Merlo|July 7, 2020 Stephanie Merlo, Minority Veterans of America chapter leader, helped organize a recent LBGTQ+ march for Black lives and shares her reflections.
Roundtable Discussion: Parenting and Dismantling Racial Injustices REI Staff|June 29, 2020 In this hour-long video discussion, panelists—led by Black Girls RUN! CEO , Jay Ell Alexander—share how they talk about racism with their kids, ways they continually educate themselves as parents and how they create a diverse environment for their children.
How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community REI Staff|June 16, 2020 We are challenging ourselves and co-op members to do more: Listen, learn, reflect, speak up and act against racial injustice in the larger society as well as in the outdoors.
There’s No Age Limit on a Woman Enjoying Time Outside Sarah Grothjan|March 3, 2020 In a youth-obsessed culture, outdoorswomen approaching middle age often fade from headlines. The resulting lack of representation sends a message that the outdoors is only for the young. Read about five women who are examples that you can enjoy a life outside at any age.
My Experience on NOLS’ First-Ever Leaders of Color Backpacking Trip Amanda Machado|February 28, 2020 One writer’s take on how outdoor culture changes when people of color lead the way.
Reinventing Questa, New Mexico Amanda Loudin|February 18, 2020 Surrounded by natural beauty, this New Mexico town is trying outdoor recreation on for size.
When In Jackson Hole, Ski Brigid Mander|December 4, 2019 The nonprofit organization Coombs Outdoors helps families from the Jackson Hole area raise lifelong skiers.
This Group Is Changing the Way Climbers Communicate Aer Parris|August 6, 2019 When hearing your belay partner isn't an option, how do you get your message across? One group of Deaf climbers is leading the way.
Outdoors For All: Plus-Size Climbers Challenge Stereotypes Colleen Stinchcombe|July 11, 2019 For plus-size climbers, finding gear that fits and feeling represented within the community can be challenging. Here's how they're changing that.
Her Name is Grace Megan Michelson|July 1, 2019 Western States Endurance Run has adopted a new policy for runners who are transgender. They created it in part to welcome one runner in particular: Her name is Grace Fisher.
Trevor Kennison: The Skier Everyone is Talking About Megan Michelson|April 17, 2019 He was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in 2014. That didn’t stop him from checking off his dream of skiing Jackson Hole’s legendary Corbet’s Couloir this winter.
