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![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
![28 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups Supporting & Celebrating Diversity in Nature](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2y9HhaBs60gjFNPVWPWiTb/5f5c7f46efb7063c80954006853fd6f9/Queer-Outdoor-Groups-Thumbnail.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more
![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
![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
![Arc'teryx NextGen Climb Commitment Pledges $5M Towards Accessibility](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7rR96ryd2dqNGL8M8Uxn9V/1539d27ebd71298296099151033e395f/Arcteryx-climb-acadamy-nextgen-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The five year plan will offer grants to DEI-focused community organizations, host free climb events and gym-to-crag trips, and support elite climbers
![REI & Outdoor Afro Collaborate on New Line of Inclusive Hiking Gear](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6inNU4KepCnzUacQixMbC3/02c2f8b72b5f9ea2c602c1003b41477b/rei-outdoor-afro-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The fresh, 22-piece collection of fleece, jackets, pants, packs, and more goes from town to trail and meets the needs of the Black outdoor community
![Nonprofit The Outdoorist Oath Launches to Educate & Empower Community](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6d8DRcmIvkmbe1A0JlJLmr/970b1ad3ba02db8d97c633cf7a6b26df/The-Oath-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Co-founded by Teresa Baker, Pattie Gonia, and José G. González, the platform aims to help create a more inclusive outdoor community
![3 Gear Redistribution Groups Making the Outdoors More Accessible](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5rriYnqP5WCzUIhUHT658m/ed2f8bc5e3e7b0e57bcaeb4ef73c73b2/BIPOC-Outdoor-Orgs-Instagram-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Getting quality, used gear into the hands of underrepresented outdoorists is an impactful way to build a better, more inclusive outdoor community
![10 Outdoor Books by BIPOC Writers to Expand Your Perspective](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7t20Vy79LaFZbfpaYKm8MV/b3da2dd4beac526c97cfaddd8d406280/outdoor-books-by-Black-Authors-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Educate yourself with these books on environmental justice, structural racism, and outdoor experiences by Black, Indigenous, and POC writers