MANCHESTER, Vt. (February 27, 2024) —Dominic Lucero, angler, outdoor educator, and founder of Colorado Treks, has been recognized by outdoor retailer Orvis with its Breaking Barriers Award for 2024.
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OGDEN, Utah (July 13, 2022) — Today, Salomon North America announces its partnership with Hike Clerb, a Los Angeles-based intersectional women’s hike club and non-profit that equips Black, Indigenous, women of color with the tools, resources and experiences they need to collectively heal in nature. In this new partnership, Salomon will help amplify the organizations’ forces to bring a voice to underrepresented women of color and minorities within the outdoor space to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
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BOULDER, Colo. (May 18, 2021) — The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) are excited to announce a new partnership to promote a consistent, nationwide message of sustainable tourism throughout indigenous communities across the United States.
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PARK CITY, Utah (April 8, 2021) – Backcountry, the premier specialty retailer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, announces the launch of its new Breaking Trail Program. The program consists of a team of seven Trailbreakers— allies and outdoor leaders who drive meaningful conversation and enact positive changes in the outdoor industry. The new program is one of the steps Backcountry is taking in its commitment to foster an inclusive, safe and welcoming outdoor community for everyone.
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LOS ANGELES (July 29, 2020) — Brown Folks Fishing (BFF), an organization committed to building community and expanding access among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in fishing and its industry, has launched the Angling for All Pledge. The pledge seeks to dismantle systemic barriers to entry and participation at all levels of the fishing industry. Joining the effort as the inaugural pledgee is The Orvis Company.
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