Bipoc stories

A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time

The pro athlete, humanitarian, and aspiring astronaut talks building community, dismantling injustice, and how mountain biking brings her joy

An evolving list of BIPOC-run outdoors groups, nonprofits, and community organizations promoting diversity and inclusion in nature
Organized and led by Black and BIPOC groups, these community-focused events aim to increase accessibility and diverse participation in the outdoors

With her new book "I Just Wanna Surf" the LA-based photographer empowers Black folks to get in the water while challenging what surf media looks like

Founders Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson discuss how growing up in the Dominican Republic and Sweden helped inspire the birth of their outdoor brand

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

Celebrate diversity in the outdoors with these notable nature lovers—from camping and hiking to climbing, cycling, and more

The serial entrepreneur is harnessing a love of the outdoors and leading a movement—Black and brown folks taking up space in the outdoors

Q&A with the Portland, OR-based surfer, mountain biker, and pilot on building community, cameras, and the joys of achieving in the face of failure