Month: June 2019

Outdoor Afro

Ten years ago, Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp noticed there weren’t a lot of people in the outdoors who looked like her. To find out if others shared her passion and ancestry, she started a blog. In the first few years she wrote over 500 posts about how to connect black kids to nature through leadership development. She started taking folks on hikes and organizing events. Her work was quickly recognized by leaders in the industry and she was invited to take part in a think tank that informed Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Initiative.

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Gigi McBee

Based in Lotus near the American River, kayak and swift water rescue instructor Gigi McBee has been on a campaign to keep herself and other paddlers safe on the river for over 20 years. Through commitment and hard work she has become a role model and an inspiration, making many in the kayak community safer in whitewater.

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Explore redwoods like never before with Mount Hermon Adventures canopy tour. Complete with a ropes course, zip line and countless challenges for every level 🌲 this interactive tour lets you experience all that the Santa Cruz mountains have to offer ⛰️🌅

Use promo code ASJ15 for 15% off your next redwood adventure.

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When the journey becomes home, where do you sleep? 🛻 ⁠

Click the link in our bio to learn about sleeping setups for vehicle-based expeditions. What is your favorite way to sleep when adventure camping? ⁠

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Our writer’s (@ellasuring) adventure van is finished and she’s giving us a tour of the setup! 🚐

For more specs on the build you can see the full rundown on our website.

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✨Have you picked up our Fall Issue yet? ✨

🆓 We believe in the healing power of nature, and thanks to our partners, this issue is packed with outdoor inspiration — available for free!

📔 Our cover story explores the rich history of the south face of Yosemite’s Half Dome. This iconic wall has shaped climbing history with dramatic accidents, daring rescues, and legendary climbs by figures like Warren Harding, Galen Rowell, Steve Bosque, Mike Corbett, and John Middendorf.

📸 Cover photo of Tobias Wolf and Oliver Schmidt celebrating with a high five after the first free ascent of Karma on the south face of Half Dome. Photo by Tobias Wolf via time-lapse.

🧗 Also in this issue, Doug Robinson, known as the “Father of Clean Climbing,” returns with part two of his clean climbing manifesto. His revolutionary ideas, first introduced in the 1972 Chouinard catalog, challenge climbers to reflect on their impact on nature.

📜Building on this theme of responsible climbing, we also highlight the Yosemite Climbing Associations Climber’s Credo, a grassroots agreement developed to address the proposed nationwide fixed anchor prohibition in Wilderness areas. This initiative promotes ethical climbing practices and aims to influence future regulations to preserve access.

🌲 Other stories include the Inyo Mountain Wilderness, solo bikepacking in the Lost Sierra, the indigenous-led effort to restore and paddle the Klamath River, climbing Mexico’s volcanoes, and the return of great white sharks along California’s coast.

🏡 Love our content? A $5 monthly donation includes a subscription so you’ll never miss an issue. Help keep independent media alive in California’s outdoor community!

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We caught up with Allyson Gunsallus to talk about her project Hand Holds — an interview series to help climbers understand the transition to parenting and parenthood. 🧗‍♂️

Though the series uses climbing as a lens, it is meant to be useful for all athletes and people transitioning into their new role as a parent. 🧑‍🧒

Click the link 🔗 in our bio to watch the full interview with @yosguns. 🎬
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Who else is already looking forward to the weekend? ⛰️✨

Mammoth Mountain offers the perfect weekend getaway! Enjoy breathtaking hikes, 80 miles of singletrack, guided roped climbs, kayaking, and more. 🚴‍♀️🧗‍♂️

Ready to plan your escape? Click the link 🔗 in our bio for tips on planning your perfect itinerary. 😎

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