With two-thirds of the world’s population living in urban settings, it is critically important that people find ways to get outdoors. Especially young people. Why? The WHO links urban living to diminished health outcomes, and calls on governments to deliver…
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This ‘Giving Tuesday’, consider Big City Mountaineer’s Summit for Someone program. It’s a fantastic way to do the activities you love and provide today’s youth with an opportunity for growth and empowerment.
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Outdoor recreation has been shown to provide countless benefits to our physical and mental health, but outdoor access can come with a steep price tag. To make the two-hour drive to a trailhead, you need access to a vehicle, a…
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This is quick overview of 5 organizations who are pursuing equitable outdoor access. Their work is what Making Camp for Everyone is all about. We hope they inspire you to add your voice and actions to making the outdoor community—and…
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An Interview with Megan Aranow, Director of Strategic Partnerships at BCM
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There are few better sights than a wooded trailhead, the first tracks on a ski run, or the summit of a long climb. If you are reading our blog, there is a pretty good chance that you love these pursuits…
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Keith Erps |
September 21, 2017
Think back to your first trip outside. The experience is nothing short of radical. The fresh air. The views. Learning to pitch a tent or build a fire. Digging your first cathole. Now reflect on how that trip changed you…
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Think back to your first camping trip. The first memories that hit you will probably be of ghost stories, s’mores or wildlife sightings. Maybe you learned to pitch a tent or build a fire or how to leave your campsite…
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