Economic Equity in Outdoor Recreation

The non-profit Blackpackers is on a mission to create economic equity and representation in outdoor spaces.#GMA3 pic.twitter.com/x4X5BLbnQ8
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The Blackpackers Mission

Name: Blackpackers Ski and Ride at Arapahoe Basin
Start: 2025-04-12T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-04-12T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Arapahoe Basin

A 501(c)(3) Organization meeting those at the intersection of underrepresentation and economic vulnerability.

Our mission is two-fold:

To provide gear, outdoor excursions and outdoor education for free or at subsidized cost.
To connect participants with volunteer opportunities, internships, jobs, and post-secondary education resources to create a pipeline from outdoor recreation to outdoor industry careers.

In these ways, we can create economic equity in outdoor recreation.