Outdoors For Everyone

I am a long-time outdoor enthusiast. Early on in my whiteness awakening, I realized how limited—and entitled—my conception was about the best (or right) way to experience the natural world. I’ll share my antiracist analysis of the very white world of hiking for another time.

Meanwhile, I want to share a small selection from the fabulous and far-reaching world of resources out there now for Black, Indigenous and people of color to enjoy aspects of the out-of-doors previously dominated by able-bodied white folks. Many of these are in the Pacific Northwest, but likely you can find some in your corner of the world. If not, how about starting one of your own?

Ampersand Bikes Club
Seattle community bike rides for BIPOC and multiracial identities

Unlikely Hikers
Safer, supportive, body-liberating outdoor experiences for hikers who feel unwelcome in general outdoor group scenarios

Melanin Base Camp
Real life adventures building a more inclusive outdoors

Diversity Outdoors
A coalition of digital influencers, affinity groups, and allies promoting diversity in outdoor recreation and conservation

Outdoors For All
Adaptive and therapeutic outdoor recreation for children and adults with disabilities

RefugeFest: Aug 18-20, Tolt-MacDonald Park, Carnation, WA. Welcoming:

• BIPOC wanting to build community with other BIPOC and allies.

• White people who respect, support, and want to build community with BIPOC and other allies.

• Those with an interest in the outdoors but don’t know where to start.

• Those who love the outdoors and are looking for a community to share it with.

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