Our community had been given this narrative that Black people didn’t go outdoors. However, after entering the hiking community, I realized that belief couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Read moreWhat You Should Know Before Hiking Peaks In The Snow
California was graced with heavy wind and pouring rain this winter season. As a result, higher elevations were blanketed in white powdery snow, but not every trail is the same. You need to know the difference before going outdoors. Here’s what you should know before hiking peaks in the snow.
Read moreEqual Access To Snow Days
Access to the outdoors can already prove challenging for those without the proper means of transportation. There is an extra layer of burden on underserved communities and those with less access to resources when you add layers of powdery white snow. It does make you stop and begin to think about how we can provide equal access to snow days.
Read moreMy Hiking Goal For The New Year
My hiking goal for the New Year will also involve writing about my experiences again. I plan on taking inspiration from the natural world. I want to make sure I’m holding myself accountable again by eliciting the help of mother nature as my muse.
Read moreMy Hike to The Top of Mt. Baldy
The journey up the mountain felt as though I was traversing through an entirely different worlds on top of the peak. The towering boulders, barren earth, and wild-looking trees transformed my view in to what seemed like something other than our planet. I was eventually greeted with a large gray nameplate and an amazing view of what felt like the entire world.
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