10 Black Outdoor Adventurers to Follow Today

June 21, 2020

A common misconception in the outdoor community is that Black adventurers are few and far between. Lately, we have seen a flood of Black outdoor influencers and adventurers on Instagram lately doing fun things in the great outdoors. As we move as a nation to infuse inclusivity in every aspect of our daily lives, we’re highlighting these 10 Black Outdoor Adventurers to follow today. Have a suggestion of someone we should add to the list? Drop your suggestions in the comments!

@mountain_mic

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How I’m replying to racists, pacifists and a Coon-ness in @rei comments today. 📸: @jnunnsparks

A post shared by Mountain Mic ⛰🎤🌈 (@mountain_mic) on Jun 17, 2020 at 11:15am PDT

2. @bagdal_brooky

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I'm still, I'm still Brooky from the block Used to have a little hop, now I have a lot. . Well, actually still working on the hop 😂 . Pic @mattroebke . @patagonia @patagonia_snow

A post shared by Brooklyn Bell (@badgal_brooky) on Dec 14, 2019 at 7:19am PST

3. @theirishill

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#Nature baby in the making 🍃👶🏽🐛. . . Thank you @teresabaker11 for get us out on the trail for Terra Bear-a’s first #hike in celebration of #hikelikeagirl2019 .⛰ . . . #hiking #sheexplores #womenwhohike #weoutchea #bff

A post shared by Iris Hill (@theirishill) on May 6, 2019 at 9:22am PDT

4. @tsalani

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I am very grateful for the support I have received the past few days. Although I am a very private person I feel it is important to share some of my experiences as a black man outdoors, as a photographer, and living in a van. The sad truth is I always feel a little scared and extra weight on my shoulders. . .

A post shared by Tsalani Lassiter (@tsalani) on Jun 2, 2020 at 7:34pm PDT

5. @BROWNGIRL_OUTDOORWORLD

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I have a love hate relationship with this pic (possibly the only pic I have of my fly fishing - that you'll ever know of 😂). This is the face of me being completely anxious, a complete noob and not knowing what the hell I was wading/walking into. * I'm glad I didn't give up. I still suck, but I suck less. I'm still learning all the what's, when's and how's - but I'm learning. * Fly fishing is an art - a beautiful art. One that teaches patience, humility and perseverance - traits that so many of us could use (I know patience is not one of my virtues but I'm learning).

A post shared by Brown Girl Outdoor World (@browngirl_outdoorworld) on Apr 2, 2020 at 10:57am PDT

6. @Bossmeem

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You ever go on a ride with some cyclists and you start looking at the pace and then the time like are we doing this? Should I have done the B ride today? Am I just here for the jokes? Real friends will have you thinking you BELONG in the A group. . . #BlackManGreenSpace #RepresentationMatters

A post shared by William Loyd (@bossmeem) on Feb 24, 2020 at 5:30am PST

7. @outdoorsydiva

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"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi... #blacktravelers #amplifyblackvoices #blackpaddlers #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackinnature #blackgirlspaddle

A post shared by Lauren of OutdoorsyDiva.com (@outdoorsydiva) on Jun 7, 2020 at 8:58am PDT

8. @negus_chev

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Happy Earth Day 🌍. Thank you mama for life and all of your beautiful treasures. I will always have your best interest at ❤️. I will keep you clean and empower others to do the same so that the future generations will experience your resilience and beauty. • 📸: @kayakerlynda • • • #earth #love #negusoutdoors #negusnigistliving #mothernature #rastafari #diversifyoutdoors

A post shared by CHEV 🇯🇲 DIXON (@negus_chev) on Apr 22, 2020 at 8:57am PDT

9. @urbanclimbr

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Climbing as Meditation // I started sport climbing 9 years ago during undergrad. I also run and cycle consistently, but I’ve truly missed the solace of climbing. I’ve missed having it as a refuge during these tough days. I miss late night bouldering sessions where there’s a comfortable quiet and focus when you need an escape. I miss campusing too. Climbing is still one of the few activities where the outside noise is silenced as I can only focus on just my movement and the wall, making it incredibly meditative. So ready to get back to the wall. Shoutout to my community of climbers. I miss your smiles, hugs, and daps. PC: @jaykolsch, LRxAthleta. . #representationmatters #amplifymelanatedvoices #PowerofShe #wallsaremeantforclimbing #forceofnature #diversifyoutdoors #browngirlsclimb #melaninbasecamp #climbing #forceofnature #optoutside #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #boulderinglife #shemovesmountains #bouldering_pictures_of_instagram #aacgram #sheadventures #climbingmagazine #liveclimbrepeat #flashfoxy #mountainbabes #theadventuregap #sendingincolor #bouldering #wildtogether #outdoorafro #optoutside #virgingorda #bvi

A post shared by “L.” Renee (@urbanclimbr) on Jun 7, 2020 at 8:32am PDT

10. @thetravelingchild

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Summer vacation plans?!? With so many being weary of hotels and airplanes are you considering RV travel this year? You have your own bathroom and kitchen which limits your exposure to others and gas is at an all time low! In the past 18 months we've done 3 RV trips- no need to own an RV, we rent them and there isn’t any special license required for most. Our first RV trip was a Southwest road trip going to the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend...

A post shared by The Hambricks (@thetravelingchild) on May 19, 2020 at 6:03pm PDT