UPCOMING EVENTS
Black to The Outdoors: All Trails, All Connected
This Black History Month, we chart a path forward to conquer mountains TOGETHER.
Join us February 27, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at REI Denver for a screening of the award-winning short film Wood Hood, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion on the urgent need to ensure outdoor spaces remain open and welcoming for everyone.
Enjoy beverages, light food, and snacks, as well as exclusive swag and 1-year free coupon codes for AllTrail+ accounts courtesy of AllTrails while engaging in meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of outdoor access.
Panel Discussion:
In light of recent national policy shifts, our conversation pivots toward the real-world impact of these rollbacks on Black and other underrepresented communities — especially in outdoor recreation and nature stewardship. Our expert panel will explore the impact of these policies, and how communities can continue fostering a sense of belonging in nature.
Guest Panelists:
Manny Almonte (He/Him/El) – Founder, Camping to Connect
Parker McMullen Bushman (They/She) – Consultant, EcoInclusive
Jessica Newton (She/Her) – Executive Director, Vibe Tribe Adventures
Moderated by: Jason Swann (He/Him) – Conservation Finance Program Director, Trust for Public Land
Discussion Topics:
Access & Representation in the Outdoors – How recent policy changes impact communities and how we can work together to maintain open and welcoming outdoor spaces.
Community and Nature – The role of outdoor recreation in fostering connections, well-being, and opportunities for all.
Career Pathways in the Outdoors – Exploring opportunities in conservation, outdoor recreation, and nature-based industries for underrepresented communities.
The Power of Advocacy – How individuals and organizations can take action to ensure nature remains accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Be Part of the Conversation
Your voice matters. Help shape the future of outdoor access and participation by joining us for this engaging evening.
Let’s stand together to ensure the outdoors remain a space for everyone.
Partners and Sponsors:
AllTrails is the world’s most popular and trusted platform for outdoor exploration. We connect people to the outdoors, help them discover new places, and elevate their experiences on the trail. With the most comprehensive collection of trails in the world, AllTrails supports inclusive access to nature for a global community of millions of trailgoers. Download AllTrails in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or visit AllTrails.com to learn more.
Camping to Connect uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity. We provide a safe space for meaningful conversations, connecting youth ages 13+ with nature, their peers, and dedicated mentors. Our leaders reflect the backgrounds of our youth participants, fostering a vital paradigm shift in their self-perception and understanding of their place in the world.
Vibe Tribe Adventures (VTA) is a Denver, Colorado-based national 501(c)(3) offering global outdoor recreation and adventure sports opportunities for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and friends. Our mission centers on helping the urban community connect, reconnect, or deepen their natural right to nature through outdoor recreation, extreme sports participation, backcountry and water safety and stewardship, outdoor industry employment, and outdoor industry entrepreneurship access.
The Next 100 Coalition of civil rights, environmental justice, conservation, and community organizations works for greater inclusion of diverse communities in our country’s national parks and other public lands. Next 100 Colorado is a network of individuals and organizations working to advance the Next 100 Coalition's goals within Colorado. We are committed to a just and inclusive parks and public lands system.
At Ecoinclusive Strategies, our mission is to foster healthy and diverse organizational and community ecosystems that empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive. Through our DEIJA initiatives, facilitation, and advocacy, we aim to create inclusive spaces where all voices are heard and valued, and where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources. We believe that embracing justice and promoting equity is not only the right thing to do, but also leads to stronger, more resilient communities that can tackle the challenges of our interconnected world.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Fall Day Hike with Claremont International HS
We are happy to invite you to a fall day hike experience!
On Friday, May 10th, we’ll embark on a hike that will allow us to explore and better understand our natural surroundings, strengthen observation skills, and help us see another part of the world right before our eyes.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Fly Fishing with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program from the Young Masterminds Initiative, is excited to invite you to a Fly Fishing Day where young men of color can immerse themselves in the art of fly fishing and connect with nature.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Camping to Connect Leaders HS
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite the Ossining MBK students for a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping to Connect Weekend
Camping to Connect (“C2C) is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with the Sims-Fayola Foundation.
Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Camping to Connect Weekend with Leaders HS
Camping to Connect (“C2C) is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with Leaders High School.
Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Camping to Connect Weekend
Camping to Connect (“C2C) is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with the Sims-Fayola Foundation.
Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Gravel Bikepacking with Camping To Connect and Travl Wide
Join us for an exciting weekend at Eleven Mile State Park where we will embark on an adventurous bikepacking adventure through one of Colorado's still well-kept secrets. This event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore nature on two wheels. ready to pedal through scenic trails, set up camp under the stars, and bond with fellow riders. Whether you're a seasoned bikepacker or new to the sport, this weekend is sure to be filled with unforgettable experiences. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories. See you there!
Camping Weekend with Camping to Connect
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to an experience that includes hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping Weekend with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C), a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Day Hike with Camping to Connect
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Day Hike with Camping To Connect
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Camping to Connect Weekend in Colorado
Camping to Connect (“C2C), a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with Driven By Our Ambitions (DBOA), a Colorado-based organization offering mental health, professional development, and wellness services for at risk youth and BIPOC in the Denver area.
Camping Weekend with Camping to Connect
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to an experience that includes hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping Weekend with Camping to Connect
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to an experience that includes hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping to Connect Weekend with Blackpackers
Camping to Connect (“C2C) is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with the Blackpackers.
Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Camping to Connect with Vanguard High School
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to an experience that includes hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping to Connect Weekend with Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Camping to Connect (“C2C) is happy to invite you to a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN, in partnership with the Sims-Fayola Foundation.
Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
Day Hike with Blackpackers
Camping to Connect is happy to invite you to a day hike experience!
Day hikes in local state parks give participants an opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience some of the benefits of nature.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided by Camping to Connect.
Camping weekend with International HS at LGCC
Camping to Connect (“C2C), a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite young men from the International HS at LGCC to apply for a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Camping to Connect with Wheels HS
Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to an experience that includes hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!