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Comment on Why Climbers of Color Care by An Ideological Mess or: How I Learned to Not Stop Worrying and Still Love Rock Climbing | Racialicious - the intersection of race and pop culture

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:09 +0000

[...] didn’t find much discussion of intersecting identities in climbing media until I read James’ post about Expedition Denali. This isn’t theoretical; this is our reality. I dealt with feeling that the climbing world [...]

Comment on Expedition Denali the Journey Begins by Don’t call me Chicken! « No Yoga, No Peace

Don’t call me Chicken! « No Yoga, No Peace — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:16:24 +0000

[...] Expedition Denali is still going strong. I may find myself in Alaska in 2013 to see the group off or just offer a little yoga when they return, who knows. But, now, I have more inspiration and another aspiration. [...]

Comment on Point of Origin by Nina

Nina — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:47:59 +0000

Please keep us updated as to when the Tavis Smiley interview will air.

Comment on Why Climbers of Color Care by An Ideological Mess or: How I Learned to Not Stop Worrying and Still Love Rock Climbing « girls like giants

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:43 +0000

[...] didn’t find much discussion of intersecting identities in climbing media until I read James’ post about†Expedition Denali. This isn’t theoretical; this is our reality. I dealt with feeling that the climbing world [...]

Comment on Expedition Denali the Journey Begins by Vitriol and Climbing Privilege, or Why So Territorial? | A Million Ancient Bees

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:07:59 +0000

[...] not too long ago and forwarded it to Climbing Narc, and journalist James Mills who is currently chronicling a Denali ascent training team made up entirely of African Americans and who provided many thoughtful points, such [...]

Comment on Expedition Denali the Journey Begins by Expedition Denali: The Journey Begins - Jack & Jill Politics

Expedition Denali: The Journey Begins - Jack & Jill Politics — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:30:18 +0000

[...] to assure our best opportunity for success,” said expedition organizer Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin.Read The Full Article on The Joy Trip Project Rue Mapp is the founder of Outdoor Afro, a community that reconnects African-Americans with [...]

Comment on 5Point Inspired Slack Life by Beren

Beren — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:01:37 +0000

That Sketchy Andy is a crazy dude! Heck of a slackliner though.

Comment on Why Climbers of Color Care by James

James — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:53:49 +0000

Thanks for your comment Eamon. Part of the Denali project is also to raise the point that nature (perhaps to be defined as wilderness) is all around us. We can’t escape it as long as well all need fresh air and clean water in order to survive. It is the hope of our group that we inspire all people to embrace nature and recognize that they have a place within it where they can find joy and happiness.

Comment on Why Climbers of Color Care by Eamon

Eamon — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:41:55 +0000

Thanks for bringing this up. The fact that climbing, wilderness and even just visiting national parks are often considered white activities is a problem, and it will harm the long term viability of efforts to protect our favorite places. It’s so homogeneous out there that I can hardly blame plenty of non-white people for feeling uninterested or at worst uncomfortable in these settings. The notion that wilderness is an experience totally divorced from mainstream society is alluring but false. We’re social animals. Even the idea of wilderness is a social construct. I would love to see it be a more diverse one. Good luck with your expedition.

Comment on Kokatat Gives Gear to Disabled Adventure Outfitters by Alex Boston

Alex Boston — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:57:11 +0000

What a brilliant initiative! Would love to set up up an organisation to enable outdoor enthusiasts with last seasons outdoor gear to donate to causes like the DAO!