Hi Unlikely Hikers & friends,
Jenny Bruso, here. Founder of UH. We have a lot of great news and updates coming down the line. It’s reminding me of how possible things felt before 2020 flipped all that we knew upside down.
Unlikely Hikers Chapters!!! If you’ve ever wanted an Unlikely Hikers group hiking chapter near you and you’ve got a desire to lead, you can apply here. We are looking for leaders worldwide with a passion for social justice and the outdoors who truly want to be involved with what we’ve been building at UH since 2016. We are specifically looking for leaders who identify as plus-size/fat, trans, Disabled and/or BI&POC.
New Events: we’ve got some Oregon-based events coming up and we are finally beginning to travel again. Newsletter subscribers always get VIP registration when you note on the registration form that you’re a newsletter subscriber. We appreciate your continued presence within this community.
📍7/31 – Portland, OR AT CAPACITY
📍CAMPING – 8/3-5 (2 nights) – Salem, OR — PLEASE COME! We still have a lot of room for folks and we likely have any gear you need.
📍8/14 – Portland, OR — this event has not been posted publicly and likely won’t be. You have first dibs! The passcode is “UHFAMILY”
📍currently in the works: Salt Lake City, Philly, Richmond (VA) & more!
Exclusive discounts for newsletter subscribers: we have a ton of merch on sale in the UH shop to make room for a new drop in just a few weeks (!!!). Use code “UHFAMILY” at checkout for an additional 20% off everything in the shop through the rest of July.
Podcast: The Unlikely Hikers Podcast is returning the second week of August and we can’t wait! We’ve already recorded 4 new episodes and they are so GOOD.
Recent media on Unlikely Hikers & Jenny Bruso:
Outside Business Journal: The 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry
NPR: Life Kit - There's no one way to enjoy nature. How to find what works for you and get outside
Condé Nast: A Day Hike Packing List, According to People Who Hike Regularly
EcoWatch: 5 Queer Recreationalists Making the Outdoors More Equitable
InsideHook: 10 Community-Based Organizations Diversifying the Outdoor Industry
CNN: The best hiking backpacks for your summer adventures, according to experts
ADWEEK: Outdoor Retailers Strive to Make Nature More Accessible to Marginalized Groups
Written by, Jenny Bruso:
Where to find us:
unlikelyhikers.org | Support us on Patreon | The Unlikely Hikers Podcast (soon!) | Instagram: @unlikelyhikers and @jennybruso | TikTok: @unlikelyhikers and @jennybruso | Facebook: Jenny Bruso & Unlikely Hikers
Recaps of our recent events:
I have a Dr appointment Friday afternoon, but I'd love to join the campout!