“I went out looking to re-experience a connection to nature that I used to experience before puberty - to find that young kid and unfettered joy at where I could go, what I could do, and what it was to be one small piece of this planet.”

I wrote an article for the Green Mountain Club about How to Start Hiking as an LGBTQ+ Person. This piece includes tips for queer folks who are new to hiking or who need an extra boost of comfort before hitting the trail.

Bearfoot Theory has been one of my go-to websites for trip ideas and planning tips for several years now. I’m really excited to share this story about How to Be a Good LGBTQ+ Ally Outside & on the Trail with their community! Please follow the link to take a look and share it with friends and family who might benefit from a discussion of allyship in the outdoors.

“Nature is very healing and yet very few of us are fortunate enough to have access to those green spaces. I’d like to see companies start to aid individuals with accessibility hurdles...” — Sage