Instill a love and respect for all creation and better understand our roles as the Earth’s stewards
Expose Vibe Tribe Adventures youth to the natural world by way of outdoor adventures
Provide a setting in which young people and caring adults connect to share experiences that will change how we see the world today, and our place in it tomorrow.
Build self-esteem and improve self-worth in the lives of students and help them acquire skills they’ll need to be successful.
Youth in the Urban Trekker program interact with the natural world as a classroom and adventure sports experience. We travel to places beyond the student’s everyday lives, to sites where learning comes alive, and students have room to grow as outdoor recreators and conservationists at their own pace.
Women’s Healthy Lifestyle formally known as Black Girls Hike (BGH) is our golden program founded by CEO, Jessica Newton, which started 2017 in Colorado, USA. The BGH program is our largest and most globally recognized initiative.
We bridge the outdoor recreation access gap between black women in local communities across the globe who lack the opportunity to practice healthy life choices by connecting them with black women who are actively involved in the outdoors.
In 1995, Michael Richardson was the first African American man to summit Colorado’s fifty-eight, 14,000-foot peaks. At the time, Richardson was a member of the “James P. Beckwourth Mountain Club” and the “Colorado Mountain Club.” Vibe Tribe Adventures is carrying on the tradition of black mountaineers with its 14er. To date, our members have summitted more than 30 Colorado 14ers—and counting
Day Hikes, Overnight Camps, and Summit Adventures. These skills can be applied in any season or region and include first aid, navigation, leave no trace, 10 essentials, shelter building and more. Our events and adventures encourage members to learn new skills, take on challenges, and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence while preparing for difficult tasks.
The American Adventure Sports Club
Free adventure sports training, mentorship, adventures, and more for all Americans, centering on the most vulnerable.
The BIPOC Mountain Collective is an extraordinary initiative, encompassing a network of dedicated clubs across various locations, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Seattle, Canada, Washington DC, and Howard University. This remarkable collective is founded upon a shared commitment to uniting and empowering individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, who share a profound passion for snow sports and outdoor adventures. enthusiasts.
An organization dedicated to increasing and highlighting the diversity in mountain biking. Minorities have long been underrepresented and underserved in the mountain biking community.
Freedom to Fly Foundation’s mission is to provide growing opportunities of outreach, mentorship, and educational programs that facilitate opening the skies of joyful expression by playing in nature on bikes.
Freedom 2 Fly Foundation believes in order to create a safer environment that encourages fun 4 all, transformative growth, healing to ourselves, and our precious planet; the center hub of everything we do must continuously rotate around optimal health.
A surf community created with love. Salty afro surf originates from a place of love, a collective of melanated surfers with the desire to pass down our knowledge to folks wishing to explore their connection to water and surfing.We are cultivating a space to share knowledge, experience, and love for all things surf.
Let's be real- the majority of spaces within the surf community strive to be inclusive, but miss the mark.
The struggle to find a place for us is real. Salty Afro Surf is the collective we've waited for. A place where we have the space to pass down lessons from generations of surfers. Our goal is simple: more diversity in the lineup.
Black in National Parks
We empower and uplift the Black community by promoting access, inclusion, and representation in national parks, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to connect with and enjoy the beauty of these natural spaces.
The name Banji is derived from the Zambian phrase meaning “we are many,” which represents our belief in the unifying power of nature. Our passion lies in offering transformative experiences beyond the ordinary, blending the allure of the outdoors with the chance to forge stronger bonds with those around us.
Hike with Banji is dedicated to fostering unity and wellness through transformative outdoor experiences. We aim to create inclusive and engaging hiking adventures that promote physical health, mental well-being, and a deeper connection to nature. Our mission is to inspire individuals to embrace ecotherapy and holistic wellness, forging stronger bonds within our diverse community while ensuring safety and education with certified Wilderness First Responder guides.
At Hike with Banji, we envision a future where nature fosters unity, wellness, and ecological awareness through transformative outdoor experiences. Over the next 3-5 years, we aim to lead in hosting group hikes, diverse nature activities, and impactful ecotherapy events while expanding our reach across the southeastern U.S.
