They share their perspectives as racialized women in a white, male dominated industry.
Catch me outside for free#
In Guelph,* Ontario, the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library is doing both, by making gear available for free to people who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour.įor this episode, I’m joined by Dionne “Dee” Daley, Lauren Burrows and Caroline Rodgers, the three avid outdoor adventurers who launched the gear library. Gear libraries have been popping up in communities across North America for a few years now, creating opportunities for people to get outside and go on potentially life-changing adventures.Īt the same time, a growing number of organizations is working to make the outdoor community safer, more welcoming and more representative of Black, Indigenous, POC, queer, disabled and otherwise underrepresented folks. This is why it's important not to make assumptions! ** The error in the show notes has also been corrected. ** HEADS UP: The podcast audio for this episode has been reuploaded to correctly refer to Dee, Caroline and Lauren as racialized women, since not everyone identifies as Black. If you're enjoying the show, please rate, review and Instagram and TikTok and like the Catch Me Outside Podcast Facebook page. *The East Coast Trail is situated on the traditional lands of the Algonquian speaking Beothuk peoples. She also shares some valuable information for anyone planning to check out the east coast trail. On today’s episode of Catch Me Outside, she shares the highs and lows of her hike (spoiler alert, there weren’t many lows).
Catch me outside full#
Hikers are treated to dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the rocky Newfoundland Coast, sea arches and sea stacks and picturesque villages.Īna McBride hiked the full trail this summer with her dog Winnie and a friend.
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Because it passes near many towns and villages, there are ample opportunities to resupply, take a rest day or bail, if things get too rough.
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This trail wasn’t on my radar until a few listeners reached out to mention it, and the more I learn about it, the closer it moves to the top of my bucket list.Ĭamping along the trail is free, and hikers do not need to buy any permits. It’s made up of a chain of shorter trails, and can be section or thru-hiked.ĭespite not passing over any mountains, the trail has a total elevation gain of almost 15,000 metres, owing in part to the fact that it passes through many towns, and many of those towns are at sea level.
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The East Coast Trail is a 332 km end-to-end trail located on the east coast of *Newfoundland.