A huge thank you to the media outlets that have featured QPOC Hikers and have helped increase the visibility, representation, and awareness of queer people of color outdoors. If you would like to write an article with QPOC Hikers, please reach out to Jas at qpochikers@gmail.com. Thanks!
Articles
GREEN AMERICA MAGAZINE – WINTER 2021
Crosscut/cascade public media – dec. 30, 2022
November Project – Feb. 20, 2023
Videos
A Seat at the Table: THE QUEER OUTDOORS
with Climbers of Color
Recorded MAR. 12, 2021
Panelists:
Sarah Scruggs – @shetrailready
Elysia Lewis – @_elysialewis
Conference on Equity and Inclusion: Conversation on queerness in the outdoors
DARTMOUTH OUTING CLUB
Recorded April 14, 2022 (Coming soon!)
From April 13 to 18, the Dartmouth Outing Club hosted its first ever “All Outside” conference, organized by Abigail Johnson ’23, Jessica Chiriboga ’24 and Kate Wasacz ’25 to foster greater equitable and inclusive access to the outdoors. The event lineup included panels, beginner outdoor skill sessions, workshops, an overnight cabin trip, beginner outdoor trips and a culminating dinner at the DOC house.
QUEERING CONSERVATION AND THE OUTDOORS
WITH SEATTLE AUDUBON
RECORDED JUNE 15, 2022
“Queer” is a verb. But what does it mean to “queer something?” And what does it look like in practice for the field of conservation and outdoor recreation?
In this conversation, Dr. Catriona Sandilands and Jas Maisonet explore the idea of queering conservation. They expose sexual and racial assumptions contained in concepts of nature, discuss how exploitation of nature and marginalized groups are related; and share why it’s important for LGBTQIA+ people to get involved in conservation and the outdoors.
Podcasts
PRIDE EPISODE
WITH QUEERS CONVERSE
RECORDED JULY 2020
This episode features a panel conversation hosted by @seattlepride with queer event organizers from the Seattle area. We discussed the importance of queer events, how these organizations are adapting to COVID-19, and how they are supporting the BLM movement.
Everyone Outside
With Alison Mariella Désir
Aired Dec. 29, 2022
For this episode of the Out & Back podcast, host Alison Mariella Desir talks to Maisonet about their personal history and growing organization. Desir also heads out for a day of bouldering, her first ever, with Maisonet as guide.
QPOC Hikers 