adidas Five Ten Supports UK Group for Muslim Women Climbers
ClimbMuz brings together Muslim women to climb in a ‘safe space.’ It joins a growing list of groups focused on inclusion.
From Smash Bros. to Ice Climbing: AAC Twin Cities Offers BIPOC Scholarship
The American Alpine Club interviews two recipients of the Michigan Ice Fest BIPOC Scholarship in its latest effort at inclusion.
Camp Yoshi Demystifies the Outdoors for People of Color
Inner-city people of color explore the outdoors — and their identity — in a new mini-doc about nonprofit Camp Yoshi.
‘Wood Hood’: Documentary Shows Power of Outdoors for BIPOC Community
The short documentary tells the story of Camping to Connect, a BIPOC-led program that brings people of color into the outdoors.
Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak
In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.
REI Launches ‘Navigate’ to Fund Small Business Owners of Color: Apply Now!
Applications for REI’s Navigate program are now open to people of color that lead small but proven companies in the outdoor and adventure segments.
‘Run to the Source’ Film Premiere: Black Trail Runner Tackles River Thames FKT
‘Run to the Source’ documents the many challenges one man faces as an athlete, a person of color, and a member of the human race.
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Polartec Spotlights BIPOC Athletes and Filmmakers in ‘Outdoors Are For Everyone’
Thirteen BIPOC filmmakers and a group of 30 outdoor athletes from diverse backgrounds make a statement in Polartec’s new video project.
REI to Retire Its Charitable Foundation in Favor of DEI-Focused ‘Action Fund’
On Oct. 4, REI announced the Cooperative Action Fund, a public nonprofit arm that will support DEI-minded outdoor organizations.
NASA x OROS C41 Aerogel Hoodie Honors First Black American Space Pilot
Fred Gregory was the first Black American to command a space flight. Now, you can wear a hoodie that gets his endorsement.
