Predatory sexual behavior exists in outdoor adventure sports. Here are 3 red flags to watch out for.
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So if you are wondering why it’s racist for you to demand that Black and Brown strangers on the Internet wear helmets while ignoring scores of helmetless white strangers doing the same exact thing—I’m glad you asked! So that we are all on the same page moving forward, here are a few guidelines.
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Becoming chronically ill and then permanently disabled transformed my relationship with my car from casual to absolute dependence.
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If you do not need these donated items to get by; to make ends meet; to make it to the next pay day; or to meet your basic needs—please don’t purchase them.
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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.
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Want to learn how to skydive? Here are four things you should know!
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Maryland Heights overlook offers a scenic view of Lower Town, Harpers Ferry and—if you’re lucky—a CSX train thundering its way across the railroad bridge far below. It’s absolutely breathtaking.
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New to hiking? Here are a few hiking basics you should know.
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If you’re struggling with how to spend time with aging parents and family members, here are four ways to get outside!
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Loving a Person of Color requires that you first become aware of your whiteness and privilege as much as you are aware of your partner’s racial identity.
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Here are 11 clues that you may need to rethink your “racial dating preferences.”
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Sharing your story helps increase the visibility of people of color within outdoor spaces and media. Here are three tips to help you craft an empowering personal narrative.
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I 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:
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We 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.
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Eight outdoorsy Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) share their mental health stories.
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It’s so hard to find an opening to talk about mental health and our mental well-being. Maybe it goes along with the pronouns: “I’m Amy, my pronouns are she/her and I have anxiety and depression.”
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“Dealing with mental health issues and having to constantly put on a mask and code switch to survive in a place that’s outside of my culture—all while being one of a handful of Black people in my field—has been stressful.”
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“Then it was bad. It’s very normal for people with bipolar to be misdiagnosed with severe depression and to be put on antidepressants, but because the medication doesn’t address the mania, it can be really harmful.”
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“For most of my life, [bipolar disorder] always felt like a dark, shameful secret, like a big flaw. Then I hit my mid-thirties and was like, screw it, I’m done. I don’t want to pretend any more.”
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“Coming from a background where my parents didn’t really believe in mental illness meant I didn’t get the help I needed until I sought it myself,” said Jessica, an Asian American skydiver from California’s Central Coast.
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