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Gender Inclusive Racing with Cal Calamia Apr 18, 2023

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Cal Calamia has been a runner their entire life, but in 2018, their relationship with the sport changed when Cal came out as trans non-binary. Most races in the US only have two gender categories, men and women, and Cal doesn't fit in either one. In an effort to make space for themself and other non-binary athletes, Cal has become an advocate for gender inclusivity and races across the US.

Connect with Cal:

Website
Instagram
Non-Binary Run Club
Book, San Franshitshow
Janji's Creating Spaces article featuring Cal

Resources:

REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equality
Human Rights Campaign article
American Civil Liberties Union article

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At REI we remain committed to ensuring that the outdoors, the co-op and society at large are accessible and welcoming to all people—including transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.

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Culinary Farming and Backyard Gardening with Courtney Guerra Apr 11, 2023

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Courtney Guerra is a culinary farmer who loves the intimacy of planting seeds, watching them sprout, and harvesting rich, colorful produce. She's grown food for some of America's top restaurants. Now Courtney focuses on bringing the positive impact of gardening and interacting with nature to her community in Southern California.

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Take action:

Upward Bound House
Upward Bound House Instagram

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Surfing, Hollywood, and Dwarfism with Christophe Zajac-Denek Apr 04, 2023

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Christophe Zajac-Denek was just a couple of days old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called cartilage-hair hypoplasia. Doctors told his parents that he might never be able to ride a bike or go for a run. Today, Christophe stands at four feet, four inches tall. He can't bend his back and the bones in his legs have been surgically altered. Despite his physical limitations, Christophe gets out on the water to surf anytime he can.

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Hooked on Fishing with Myishia Haynes Mar 28, 2023

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Myishia Haynes is one of the most cheerful, exuberant fisherwoman you'll ever meet. She practices catch and release fishing, and has a pretty good track record, especially when it comes to fishing for bass. Myishia has made it her mission to show the world that anyone can fish and get outside.

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Parkour and Embracing Identity with Sara Mudallal Mar 21, 2023

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Sara Mudallal was 20 years old when she decided to try parkour. She also decided to start wearing a hijab as an expression of her Muslim identity. Over the years, plenty of people told her to stop practicing parkour because of her gender or her faith. But Sara has kept her head up, found success in the world of parkour, and inspired thousands of people to stay true to themselves.

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Resources:

Joe Dispenza books
Parkour Women Instagram

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Teva

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Life on a Highline with Faith Dickey Mar 14, 2023

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Faith Dickey is one of the greatest highliners in the world. In 2012, Faith broke the record for the longest free solo, that's highlining without a safety harness. Then in 2014, she became the first woman to cross a highline over 100 meters long.

Connect with Faith:

Instagram
Faith's company, Elevate Outdoors Guiding
Faith's TEDx Talk, Deciphering Fear From Intuition 1000 Feet Up
Women's Highlining Meeting

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Teva

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Ice Swimming with Melissa Kegler Mar 07, 2023

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Melissa Kegler is an elite open-water swimmer who specializes in cold water, long distance swims. She recently broke the U.S. national distance record for IISA’s Ice Mile event. Her goal goes beyond excelling in this extreme sport. Melissa is committed to fostering an inclusive community focusing on body positivity and self-love.

Connect with Melissa:

Webiste
Instagram
Watch, Open Water: Melissa Kegler

Resources:

Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

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Climbing and Conducting with Deanna Tham Feb 28, 2023

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In the fall of 2022, the Oregon Symphony hired Deanna Tham as their new associate conductor. Deanna is incredibly talented and she's an expert at drawing out rich sounds from large orchestras. When she needs to let loose Deanna goes rock climbing. You might think that scaling rock faces has nothing to do with conducting an orchestra, but for Deanna, the two disciplines have a lot in common.

Connect with Deanna:

Instagram
Oregon Symphony Instagram
Oregon Symphony Website

Resources:

Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

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Soy Sauce Nation with Nirvana Ortanez Feb 21, 2023

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Nirvana Ortanez is a former pro park rider who was once sponsored by Salomon. She has been a change maker in the sport. Early on, Nirvana was one of the original members of Jet Pack 5000, a group of women who empowered other female snowboarders through film. More recently, Nirvana co-founded Soy Sauce Nation, a community for Asian snowboarders.

Connect with Nirvana:

Nirvana’s Instagram
Soy Sauce Nation’s Instagram
Soy Sauce Nation's Stir Fry March event

Resources:

Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards

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Culture and Ultra Running with Brandon Dugi Feb 14, 2023

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Brandon Dugi is a competitive ultra runner who grew up in LeChee, Arizona, a small community in the Navajo nation. He runs several miles a day and competes in ultra races around the southwest. By becoming part of this larger running community, Brandon has made meaningful connections with other athletes and brands with the goal to celebrate and share the story of his Diné roots.

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