BIPoC Outside

S1 E7 Emilé Zynobia - Curls in the Wild

Emile is a professional snowboarder, and multisport athlete, who works and researches in environmental studies, management, and resource conservation. We had the opportunity to sit down with Emile to discuss her work, the importance of play, claiming space in the outdoors, and how representation isn’t enough. 

S1 E6 Court Larabee - A Holistic Approach

Court Larabee is the Founder and Executive Director of the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ISLA), the Indigenous Relations Specialist for Whistler Blackcomb, and a multisport athlete. We had the opportunity to sit down with Court to discuss his work, holistic approaches to sport, developing young leaders, and authentic partnerships. 

S1 E5 Henri Rivers - There‘s Only One Question

Henri Rivers is the 16th and current President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers. The largest and oldest Black ski organization in the world, with over 3500 members and a 50th anniversary coming up in 2023. We had the opportunity to sit down with Henri to discuss the organization's success, the changing demographics in Canada in the US, and the one question organizations need to ask themselves about inclusivity. 

S1 E4 Sandy Ward - Holding Space for Women

Sandy Ward is a professional snowboarder, the back country team lead at Indigenous Women Outdoors, and a professional coach and instructor. We had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy to discuss her coaching philosophy, the importance of creating women centered spaces, and developing women leaders in outdoor spaces.

S1 E3 Aaron Marchant - Dreaming Big

Aaron Marchant is the Founder and President of the First Nations Snowboard Team. We had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron to discuss the dream of the First Nations Snowboard Team, the work to make that dream a reality, and how it’s grown and evolved over the last 20 years.

S1 E2 Latasha Dunston - A Fresh Perspective

Latasha Dunston is an artist, designer muralist, and an Ambassador with Coalition Snow. We had the opportunity to sit down with Latasha to discuss her work, her introduction to snowboarding, being unapologetically yourself in the outdoors, and some great advice for folks new to the sports.

S1 E1 Connor Ryan - Good Relations

Connor Ryan is a professional skier, Natives Outdoors Athlete, and Protect Our Winters Advocate. We had the opportunity to sit down with Connor to discuss his work and upcoming projects, skiing with reciprocity, and being in good relation.

S1 E0 Introducing BIPoC Outside