In my experience as a Black woman, I feel significantly safer in the backcountry than I have ever felt in any populated area. I have had far more instances of feeling threatened by predatory humans than by predatory animals.
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The first time I dislocated my shoulder was in college. Little did I know then, I have a connective tissue disorder which makes it easy for me to dislocate joints. Once I started climbing, I began to dislocate both shoulders regularly and was forced to learn how to put my shoulders back in place. One day, I stumbled upon an exercise that changed my life and I haven’t dislocated a shoulder in years.
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Kisha Jarrett is one of a handful of Black women who are thru-hiking trails across the U.S. This summer she'll be heading out on the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail. One of the things she’ll be carrying with her is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1 in 250 African American women.
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For those of us who grew up as the ‘token’ Black, Indigenous or Person of Color (BIPOC), sometimes it’s hard to admit that being ‘the only one’ is our comfort zone—we’ve never really known anything else. Let’s discuss!
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Annapolis Rock in Myersville, MD is a hike I will probably never do again—more on that later. Here are a few reasons why YOU should check it out.
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In 2019, we first interviewed Afro-Latina surfer Dominique Miller, a standout performer on the APP and WSL, about the joys and challenges of being a self-taught, dark-skinned woman of color in the surfing industry. Since then she has announced a Billabong sponsorship and grown her social media following to over 100k followers.
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We know purchasing expensive outdoor gear has been at the very bottom of your to-do list, so, here’s a guide to help you acquire gear on the cheap, from one broke person to another.
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It’s been just two weeks since the March 16, 2021 Atlanta shootings, where eight people were killed—six of whom were Asian women, four of whom shared my Korean heritage
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Join us for six different conversations about colorism at home and in the outdoor community.
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Pistol squats are one of my favorite exercises. I’ve always found them to be fun, but they are also a great exercise that translates well to climbing. Get ready! I’m going to share four exercises that will help you develop your pistol squat!
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By spending time in the outdoors with our immigrant parents, we can help them embrace themselves, time with their loved ones and the beauty of nature. But what if your parents aren’t exactly interested? How do you convince them that the outdoors isn’t just “for White people”?
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If you’re a BIPOC freelancer making your way in the outdoor industry, get ready. This is a steep trail with many obstacles and hazards along the way. We’ve assembled a guide with strategies to help you side-step coercive corporate practices while making smart informed decisions for your career.
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Whether you’re planning a backcountry hike or visiting a local park, this guide will help you get outside safely this winter. Start small, figure out your comfort zone and build towards that snowy dreamscape you’ve been vision boarding!
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If you’ve ever considered buying a bike, here are a few reasons why this is a trend you should jump on. Don’t get sticker shock and make sure to talk to the folks at your local shops. They'll be happy to get you set up and riding as soon as possible.
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Three Black surfers meet on a beach to discuss public and private grief surrounding the pandemic and the epidemic of state sanctioned violence against Black men.
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Twenty-two years have passed, and I am still driven to prove that I can do what white folks do, but I have only recently discovered why.
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Usually as climbers, we concentrate on arm strength, but strong legs are just as important! Here are five exercises to improve your heel hook and toe down ability!
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Here are 4 tips for dealing with internalized racism that will allow you to experience BIPOC community and the outdoors fully. Your family might even come along too.
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This summer my partner James and I took on the task of designing and building our own backyard climbing wall. Here are several lessons we learned along the way!