Black Man Hiking

Just gonn be honest. My day is going fine but I feel down/sad. But this made me laugh today! Maybe it;ll put a smile on your face too!

Tomorrow starts Women's History month. I'm starting the celebrations a day early! This group of Women will go down in Appalachian Trail History.

A Shared Experience The Appalachian Trail unites and inspires a diverse group of women through the sights and sounds of nature.

This dude says you gotta forget to eat in order to be successful. Nah... I don't agree with that. But everything else he says....I do. And there are some great cutaways of people climbing a mountain 😀

You got this! This week is yours!

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NEVER HAVE I EVER....made nuts in a slow cooker!!!!

Yo...I love eating nuts on trail (and seeds)! I also happen to own a slow cooker. Guess who is gonna try these nuts. Let me know if you do too!

The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews Recipe | Vegan in the Freezer The Best Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews are easy & people will think you paid a lot of money for them and they must have come in a beautiful tin.

A former rapper who did jail time did the Appalachian Trail.

So I talk about the universe and that being my spiritual wellness. Once I made the choice to choose the outdoor industry I got messages and email and one message I got was an introduction from a friend of mine who knew a black guy that hiked. That black guy was the other black guy Blackalachian was hiking with.

One day I will meet him as I have two other connections to him. Read the article then search for his interview with Backpacker Radio. Unbelievable!

The Blackalachian: First Gold-Mouth Rapper to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail - The Trek In April of 2017, Daniel White, age 31, of Charlotte NC, trail name "The Blackalachian" , was dropped off at Amicalola Falls State Park to embark on a two month section hike that would inevitably turn into a complete through hike of the Appalachian Trail, where he would become "The first gold-mouth....

What do you want for your future? This video isn't going to give you the answer but it may inspire you to go to a place that will.

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What is it like to be Asian and trekking?

Trekking While Asian: An AAPI Perspective - The Trek Disappointing my ancestors and challenging western stereotypes one literal step at a time.

I cannot tell you how important protein on trail is!
I also can tell you that these balls of energy are great snacks and packed with protein power!

If you try this recipe let me know how it is!

Quick And Easy No Bake Energy Balls (Healthy & No White Sugar) These NO BAKE energy balls are our favorite snack to stay fueled during summer activities. What is your favorite summer snack?

Happy Valentine's Day!
This is not a happy story on trail.
This is a love story that ended tragically because the lack of love in our society.

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I wish I could take this person on a few hikes.

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You got this! And I got you (if you need it).

TOGETHER | motivational video speech Powerfull motivational speeches about trust, friendship, faith and love. Two trail lovers and their passion for hiking.S...

A beautiful day in the Smoky Mountains yesterday!

I shot many photos, video clips for relaxation and I shot a content video called, "Journal prompts everyone can do to find out where they are emotionally in that moment!"

Enjoy the photos and have a great weekend!

I personally like "5B"... it's a way to get everyone in one place outdoors and help people feel more comfortable in outdoor spaces.

Five Ways to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive We gathered experts from every discipline and asked them one question: What would you do to make the outdoors more inclusive? What they came up with was a five-step action plan.

OMG! These look amazing!

As you prepare for your adventures this weekend maybe give this vegan snack a try! I have not had these before but I will be making them ASAP....I'll even make a video of the process to share with all fo you!

Cheese & Onion Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - Oil Free - A Virtual Vegan Ridiculously crunchy & addictive Cheese & Onion Roasted Chickpeas. The perfect savoury snack, soup or salad topper and totally dairy, gluten & oil-free!

My friends at Outdoor Gear Revival in Knoxville were doing their thing on our local news today! Love them and love this! Hope this appearance helps their business (which is AWESOME btw!)

This article suggests that races of people were never told by written documents that they couldn't hike on the trails except by the Smoky Mountain Club (whom I hike with today).

So what that means is... there were unwritten rules and when people who were not white (let's add men) ....so when people who were not white men... used the trails they were told to leave or told they didn't belong or worse.

Personally it's never never an issue for me but I have heard present day stories of racism on trail. I do get looks (and I am sure it's not because of my purple kilt) and being visually impaired I probably get more looks than I can see.

I just keep on going. I know what the outdoors can do and I know I am in just as much danger on trail as I am in my everyday community. I will continue to celebrate people like Robert Taylor....who was more than a trailblazer for the black race, but he really was a trailblazer for all, for everyone that is not a white man.

"From its founding in the 1920s, membership in the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was open to, “any reputable White person,” according to the early club handbooks. In 1960, a member wrote to the club’s president, “I think the time is ripe to amend our constitution to eliminate the racial discrimination clause. it is too embarrassing to admit to a foreigner that you belong to a club, which he could not join, though we may invite him to a hike — just on account of the color of his skin.”

The A.T. and Race George Mason University Professor Mills Kelly explains how reckoning with the past opens the door to an equitable future.

If you love the outdoors then I highly recommend that you follow the follow the Sierra Club or join your local chapter. I am a member of my local chapter and it;s a great group of people doing meaningful work for the outdoors.

https://www.facebook.com/SierraClub

Sierra Club We are America's largest and oldest grassroots environmental organization

This week is yours! LET'S GOOOO!!!!

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A Sunday Haiku for you.

Along the mountain trail,
Tall trees reach for the sky,
Nature surrounds me.

Uploaded 3 new vlogs today. Enjoy my 1st day on the AT!

Appalachian Trail Section Hike- Springer Mountain to Hawk Shelter

As you are starting to think about your hiking adventures for this weekend... try this vegan 5 minute no bake protein bar recipe. I hike with these bars often and they are AWESOME!

Refrigerate them the night before. I've packed them in a small plastic container as well just in case they fall apart and then eaten them with a spoon out of the container. Same results....DELICIOUS!

3 Ingredient No Bake Protein Bars Easy homemade no bake protein bars recipe made with protein powder and oatmeal! With or without peanut butter, they take 5 minutes- Vegan and Gluten Free!

On this first day of Black History Month I am celebrating Robert Taylor. He was the first African American to thru hike the Appalachian Trail.

I am trying to find the actual year he did the Appalachian Trail.

If anyone can find it and let me know that would help me with a large project I am working towards.

https://appalachiantrailhistory.org/exhibits/show/african-americans-on-the-appal/robert-taylor

Thanks

Appalachian Trail Histories | First African American to thru-hike both the AT & Pacific Crest trails · BlackPacking (Student Exhibit) Robert Taylor is a relatively unknown pioneer in the hiking world. He is the first African American to thru-hike both the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. Taylor completed his hike in the late 90's and describes his experiences through several interviews with various people and magazines. Taylo...