Bipoc stories
![Q&A: New Documentary "Wade in the Water" Spotlights Surfing's African Roots](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1r4LwdxLBL3LUSnSgbNfbJ/816de05d7cf07c7a3ed47e502fb6b63f/Wade-in-Water-Doc-QA-Sierra-Raequel.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history
![Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2LUGhkNSnXVapSP1IX8nov/abc1d3c70532de3e3e1d1d831b6abbe9/Usal-Community-Interview-5B-Studio-resize.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility
![20 Hiking Groups Celebrating Women in Nature Across the US and the UK](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3XDqYvNYJMhGwyBgijzqzI/e905d84737774396a86d6dfb2a744eaf/womens-hiking-groups-women-who-hike-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time
![Q&A: How Athlete Anita Naidu Teaches Mountain Biking for Societal Change](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/zRuq9cpbALrFhiNeOCJDl/37b4d8aa858dadb308d45faf2714760f/anita-naidu-cannondale-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The pro athlete, humanitarian, and aspiring astronaut talks building community, dismantling injustice, and how mountain biking brings her joy
![65 Black, Indigenous & POC Outdoor Organizations to Support](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/31YrAbeOqnetMTB9GxzJzy/49bd2e2d6794972b8e7fcb82b52917dc/Camp-Yoshi-BIPOC-Outdoor-Org-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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
![Q&A: Gabriella Angotti-Jones on Surfing, Community, and Storytelling](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/49AtK1kKAkVmIlYN2eGppx/089851d3d8d7a81c3dc1382891726063/Gabriella-Angotti-Jones-Surf-Photography-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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
![Behind the Brand With Bronx-Based Ultralight Gear Maker Allmansright](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5AQepUOAia0YHaRmHtMDZl/9050acba2a72ae8fa48013a5620514e4/Allmansright-REI-VIdeo-Thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Founders Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson discuss how growing up in the Dominican Republic and Sweden helped inspire the birth of their outdoor brand
![Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/jIY74QkctUm3DGtiV6woP/315580a86ddf66dc6d1fdded4f98e87a/Hawaii-Vans-Pipe-Masters-16.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus
![125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5HeM28VfmlXTGnh1hWilAA/cdab9ce51d1d5eb3a282ed014363b752/Ron-Griswell-BIPOC-Hiking-Cover.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Celebrate diversity in the outdoors with these notable nature lovers—from camping and hiking to climbing, cycling, and more
![How Rashad Frazier Went From New York Chef to Outdoor Adventure Guide](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7kYmDj8doEt42qu3GpVHCo/0574bcdc654645b4a7e4238fe8d1bef0/Rashad-Frazier-Camp-Yoshi-Danner-5.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The serial entrepreneur is harnessing a love of the outdoors and leading a movement—Black and brown folks taking up space in the outdoors
![Learning the Hard Way with Adventure Photographer Elijah Burton](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4StIQlfyqbEv5hoNQGCQL6/cc8f22452359c20741d75e77035d6e22/Elijah-Burton-Portrait-by-Corey-Arnold-Danner.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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