Outsiders Project

Capturing Stillness: How cold water surf photography is therapy
Outdoors

Capturing Stillness: How cold water surf photography is therapy

Robyn Steady is a surfer and photographer whose surf therapy sessions with Wave Project are helping tackle the mental health crisis among young people in Scotland.

Written by: David Lyons

The Sikh Polar Explorer at the end of the world
Outsiders Project

The Sikh Polar Explorer at the end of the world

Preet Chandi is the first Woman of Colour to explore the South Pole solo and holds the fastest unsupported female record. Yet still, some refuse to give her the credit she deserves.

Written by: Phil Young

An indigenous mountaineer and triathlete search for healing in the backcountry
Outsiders Project

An indigenous mountaineer and triathlete search for healing in the backcountry

Athletes Adam Campbell and Sandy Ward cross paths along their healing journeys in this beautiful film from Breaking Trails, a new online series from The GORE-TEX Brand.

Written by: Huck HQ

The first all-Women of Colour team to race Infinite Trails
The Outsiders Project

The first all-Women of Colour team to race Infinite Trails

Three Black Trail Runners members meet to train in Wales’ Eryri National Park, before taking on the team challenge of adidas TERREX Infinite Trails 2023 in Austria.

Written by: Phil Young

The Black surfers paddling out for the love of the ocean
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The Black surfers paddling out for the love of the ocean

A Great Day in the Stoke at Huntington Beach is a celebration of Black surfing and a call to make surfing inclusive for all.

Written by: Jon Coen

The Black seaweed farmer growing a new life on the Scottish Isles
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The Black seaweed farmer growing a new life on the Scottish Isles

Farming is the least diverse occupation in the UK. But permaculturalist Alexander Thompson-Byer is determined to show that everyone can make a living from the land.

Written by: Alex King

The queer climber championing diversity and dialogue in the mountains
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The queer climber championing diversity and dialogue in the mountains

A new film from Berghaus explores climber and photographer Hamish Frost’s experiences as a queer person in the outdoors.

Written by: Isabelle Gray

The deaf climber creating space for everyone in the mountains
Outsiders Project

The deaf climber creating space for everyone in the mountains

A new film from Berghaus reveals how Scottish climber Morag Skelton is sharing her experiences to inspire other d/Deaf people to embrace mountaineering.

Written by: Huck

The climber who traded the block for the mountains
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The climber who traded the block for the mountains

A new film from Berghaus traces the story of Adam Raja, who left behind a turbulent upbringing to discover the healing power of climbing.

Written by: Huck

The action sports agent who wants to make the mountains less white
Outsiders Project

The action sports agent who wants to make the mountains less white

The Outsiders Project x Merrell 1TRL — Aissam Dabbaoui knows from experience how it feels to be excluded from snowsports. And now through his High Five ski and snowboard film festival, he wants to help young people, especially those of North African origin, feel welcome in the scene.

Written by: Sam Haddad

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