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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.

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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.

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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.

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The artist using the outdoors to inspire her electronic music

Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — How the sounds of nature, air force bases, walking across the country, Windrush and synthesisers have influenced one woman’s journey through music and life.

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The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all

Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.

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Black Trail Runners are standing their ground

In partnership with adidas — The campaigning charity are on a mission to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.

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Muslim women are scaling more than just climbing walls

In partnership with Adidas Five Ten — ClimbMuz are diversifying climbing, challenging stereotypes and encouraging women to find joy in pushing themselves to new heights.

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Colour Collective riders are reclaiming the Peaks

In partnership with adidas Terrex — The mountain biking group discuss the importance of their recent ride-out – an event that saw them take to the Peak District trails in a bid to change the narrative surrounding the outdoors.

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Black Trail Runners on why they do what they do

In partnership with adidas Terrex — Members of Black Trail Runners share some of their reasons to run as part of #UnitedBySummits, a campaign that looks to uncover transformative power of the outdoors.

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One runner’s gruelling journey to the source of the Thames

In partnership with Patagonia — Exploring what it means to be Black runner in Britain today, ‘Run to the Source’ tells a tale of struggle and endurance. Director Matt Kay explains why it’s such an important story.

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