A few times a year I hike along the Appalachian Trail in nearby Roanoke, VA along with what feels like half of Virginia Tech. It’s always a lot of fun. Hungry Mother, on the other hand, has always felt like an off-the-beaten path alternative—fewer crowds, steeper, shorter trails, and gorgeous lake views.
Read MoreI love supporting those who are doing the hard work of integrating outdoor spaces that have long been predominantly white by design, however, it’s time we acknowledge that being “the only one” can be a challenging and isolating experience. Here are three reasons why:
Read MoreWe so often focus on reasons why Black people should try outdoor adventure sports. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t, or why you should at least be careful about who you try them with.
Read MoreThe media loves to portray people like me—people experiencing psychotic breaks and those with severe mental illness as violent and predatory. As people who should be locked away.
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