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Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir

Carving a Community of Color

Alison Mariella Désir explores the Pacific Northwest with change-makers who are reclaiming space in the outdoors, creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the region to find joy and healing.

Carving a Community of Color

Season 3 Episode 8 | 8m 30s | CC

Snowboarding makes Tina Blakey feel like a kid again as she floats down the slopes, carving her path in the powdery snow. Despite the sport’s history of exclusivity, Tina is committed to building a welcoming community for underrepresented individuals on the mountain. She invites Alison to join her near Mount Rainier, where they share the exhilarating thrill of shredding down the mountain together.

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