And the water is something that continues to ground me every day, every week of my life. It is constantly keeping me grounded and on a path that I want to be on. So I want that for other people. And if they’re water people I want them to discover and have that relationship and for the water strength to become their strength. I think it changes everything. Even your embodiment. It shifts the way you move around in the world.

I know for a fact that an organization like Wild Diversity should exist, should be well funded. And there should be ways that we can be giving away more scholarships to people, and buying equipment and creating opportunities for people to just come and enjoy without cost or time being a barrier. It's everyone's responsibility to start [ensuring that these opportunities are accessible]. And one of those ways is by giving and giving generously. That is how we truly start building a world where Black Lives Matter.

Looking for some meal inspiration for your Dutch oven? Our Program Coordinator, Charelle, gifts us with a Double Chocolate Cake recipe for your backyard camp fire with your pals.

Looking for some meal inspiration for your next camping trip? Our Program Coordinator, Charelle, gifts us with a couple of new Tomato Soup recipes for the backcountry.

Backpacking can be and should be fun and exciting. I started to shift my mindset and let myself bring a few unnecessary items that could enhance my experience, not physically, but emotionally.