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Meet our first team of game-changers.

  

Through our Athlete Development Program, these 17 trailblazing athletes will get the opportunity to turn dreams into reality. Each athlete will get a two-year contract for the funding, gear, education and mentorship they need to accelerate their progress and reach the next level.

Meet our first team of game-changers.

  

Through our Athlete Development Program, these 17 trailblazing athletes will get the opportunity to turn dreams into reality. Each athlete will get a two-year contract for the funding, gear, education and mentorship they need to accelerate their progress and reach the next level.

Ady Wright

Ady Wright

Climber, New York

@adyclimbs 

"I amplify voices of black athletes, educators, setters and coaches.” 

Grace Von Mettenheim

Grace Von Mettenheim

Skier, Utah

@gracevonmett

"Creating awareness is the first step to creating change.”

Hannah Hoetmer

Hannah Hoetmer

Alpinist, Colorado

@hootymer

“I am most passionate about accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the outdoors.” 

Helen Mino Faukner

Helen Mino Faukner

Trail Runner, California

@helenredcloud

"Without clean water communities can't thrive.”

Ady Wright

Ady Wright

Climber, New York

@adyclimbs 

"I amplify voices of black athletes, educators, setters and coaches.” 

Grace Von Mettenheim

Grace Von Mettenheim

Skier, Utah

@gracevonmett

"Creating awareness is the first step to creating change.”

Hannah Hoetmer

Hannah Hoetmer

Alpinist, Colorado

@hootymer

“I am most passionate about accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the outdoors.” 

Helen Mino Faukner

Helen Mino Faukner

Trail Runner, California

@helenredcloud

"Without clean water communities can't thrive.”

Irie Jefferson

Irie Jefferson

Snowboarder, Nevada

@frozone.jpeg

“I'm here to expand the horizons for underprivileged, non-included youth worldwide.”

Jay Rawe

Jay Rawe

Skier, California

@jayrawe1695

“I am working to pioneer the discipline of adaptive freestyle and freeride skiing as a competitive sport.”

JayLynn McLean

JayLynn McLean

Climber, Washington

@unfriendlyblackhottie11

“I am making a difference by being an activist in the spaces I occupy.” 

J.J. Nguyen

J.J. Nguyen

Climber, Texas

@johnpeternguyen

“I’ve found purpose and joy in climbing and it’s become a mission of mine to share that with others, especially those who might not have access.”

Irie Jefferson

Irie Jefferson

Snowboarder, Nevada

@frozone.jpeg

“I'm here to expand the horizons for underprivileged, non-included youth worldwide.”

Jay Rawe

Jay Rawe

Skier, California

@jayrawe1695

“I am working to pioneer the discipline of adaptive freestyle and freeride skiing as a competitive sport.”

JayLynn McLean

JayLynn McLean

Climber, Washington

@unfriendlyblackhottie11

“I am making a difference by being an activist in the spaces I occupy.” 

J.J. Nguyen

J.J. Nguyen

Climber, Texas

@johnpeternguyen

“I’ve found purpose and joy in climbing and it’s become a mission of mine to share that with others, especially those who might not have access.”

Kimber Cross

Kimber Cross

Alpinist, Washington

@kimberbelle

“I am helping to create diversity and equity in the climbing world, specifically for climbers with adaptive needs.”

Laura Cortez

Laura Cortez

Trail Runner, Colorado

@mamita_laurita

“We foster welcoming environments for the communities to... define what the outdoors is for themselves."

Maya Madere

Maya Madere

Climber, Texas

@mayafm3

“I want to see competition climbing become an accessible career that anyone can pursue.”

Nafeesa Andrabi

Nafeesa Andrabi

Ski Mountaineer, California

@nafeesa_andrabi

“I challenge the dominant narrative of who belongs in outdoor spaces. Brown, Muslim and immigrant women should have access to big mountain dreams too.”

Kimber Cross

Kimber Cross

Alpinist, Washington

@kimberbelle

“I am helping to create diversity and equity in the climbing world, specifically for climbers with adaptive needs.”

Laura Cortez

Laura Cortez

Trail Runner, Colorado

@mamita_laurita

“We foster welcoming environments for the communities to... define what the outdoors is for themselves."

Maya Madere

Maya Madere

Climber, Texas

@mayafm3

“I want to see competition climbing become an accessible career that anyone can pursue.”

Nafeesa Andrabi

Nafeesa Andrabi

Ski Mountaineer, California

@nafeesa_andrabi

“I challenge the dominant narrative of who belongs in outdoor spaces. Brown, Muslim and immigrant women should have access to big mountain dreams too.”

Rod Farvard

Rod Farvard

Trail Runner, California

@rod.farvard

“I am passionate about trail conservation and how we can decrease our impact while enjoying trails and wilderness spaces.”

Ruby Lindquist

Ruby Lindquist

Trail Runner, Alaska

@ruby_lindquist

“I am working to encourage individuals to live active, sustainable, adventurous lives in unison with nature."

Sophia Gorman

Sophia Gorman

Trail Runner, Vermont

@s.gorman

“I am most passionate about building a healthy competitive mindset in young female athletes.”

Terence Copeland

Terence Copeland

Trail Runner, Colorado

@marshikes

“I am bringing representation into the outdoor community.” 

Rod Farvard

Rod Farvard

Trail Runner, California

@rod.farvard

“I am passionate about trail conservation and how we can decrease our impact while enjoying trails and wilderness spaces.”

Ruby Lindquist

Ruby Lindquist

Trail Runner, Alaska

@ruby_lindquist

“I am working to encourage individuals to live active, sustainable, adventurous lives in unison with nature."

Sophia Gorman

Sophia Gorman

Trail Runner, Vermont

@s.gorman

“I am most passionate about building a healthy competitive mindset in young female athletes.”

Terence Copeland

Terence Copeland

Trail Runner, Colorado

@marshikes

“I am bringing representation into the outdoor community.” 

Thomas Bukowski

Thomas Bukowski

Climber, California

@neodude

“I’ve spent so many years as the only gay climber in all the climbing communities I’ve been in. ...I can be part of challenging that underrepresentation.” 

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Thomas Bukowski

Thomas Bukowski

Climber, California

@neodude

“I’ve spent so many years as the only gay climber in all the climbing communities I’ve been in. ...I can be part of challenging that underrepresentation.”