Ady Wright
Climber, New York
"I amplify voices of black athletes, educators, setters and coaches.”
Grace Von Mettenheim
Skier, Utah
"Creating awareness is the first step to creating change.”
Hannah Hoetmer
Alpinist, Colorado
“I am most passionate about accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the outdoors.”
Helen Mino Faukner
Trail Runner, California
"Without clean water communities can't thrive.”
Irie Jefferson
Snowboarder, Nevada
“I'm here to expand the horizons for underprivileged, non-included youth worldwide.”
Jay Rawe
Skier, California
“I am working to pioneer the discipline of adaptive freestyle and freeride skiing as a competitive sport.”
JayLynn McLean
Climber, Washington
“I am making a difference by being an activist in the spaces I occupy.”
J.J. Nguyen
Climber, Texas
“I’ve found purpose and joy in climbing and it’s become a mission of mine to share that with others, especially those who might not have access.”
Kimber Cross
Alpinist, Washington
“I am helping to create diversity and equity in the climbing world, specifically for climbers with adaptive needs.”
Laura Cortez
Trail Runner, Colorado
“We foster welcoming environments for the communities to... define what the outdoors is for themselves."
Maya Madere
Climber, Texas
“I want to see competition climbing become an accessible career that anyone can pursue.”
Nafeesa Andrabi
Ski Mountaineer, California
“I challenge the dominant narrative of who belongs in outdoor spaces. Brown, Muslim and immigrant women should have access to big mountain dreams too.”
Rod Farvard
Trail Runner, California
“I am passionate about trail conservation and how we can decrease our impact while enjoying trails and wilderness spaces.”
Ruby Lindquist
Trail Runner, Alaska
“I am working to encourage individuals to live active, sustainable, adventurous lives in unison with nature."
Sophia Gorman
Trail Runner, Vermont
“I am most passionate about building a healthy competitive mindset in young female athletes.”
Terence Copeland
Trail Runner, Colorado
“I am bringing representation into the outdoor community.”
Thomas Bukowski
Climber, California
“I’ve spent so many years as the only gay climber in all the climbing communities I’ve been in. ...I can be part of challenging that underrepresentation.”