Hey Y'all!

Welcome to our September Member Bulletin. First, we'd like to say Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Be sure to check out our upcoming blog post on 10 Individuals and Organizations to Follow for Hispanic Heritage Month. We would also like to give a warm welcome to our newest members Wendy Tremblay Preethi Chandrasekhar, Haley Nelson, and Rocio Villalobos. Be sure to check them out and keep scrolling for exclusive content, including articles written just for you.

Happy Trails,

The DO Team

The changes that influencers have made to the outdoor industry have arguably made it a better, safer community for all, despite criticism from gatekeepers who want to see these spaces unchanged.

Do you ever feel like your marketing efforts are a race to keep up with ever changing social media algorithms?

Congratulations to Justin Tucker on their completion of The Appalachian Trail (NOBO).

In their latest IG post, Justin says "I’m not going to lie to you, this was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, & I struggled quite a bit. I didn’t truly know if I belonged in this space, & on several occasions I was ready to throw in the towel & go home. Yet, I was able to dig deep & remember the reasons why I needed to keep going."

Check out his journey on Instagram.

Fall is in the air and hikers are flocking to the trails. If you are itching to get outside this season, be sure to check out group hikes from Unlikely Hikers and Disabled Hikers.

Both organizations offer inclusive hikes that provide safety and community.

We all know that representation is still lacking in most big name outdoor brands. Luckily, Jenny Bruso continues to challenge this. Their new collaboration with Camelbak, "Thirst for More" is another huge step in shifting the narrative about who belongs outdoors. In an interview with Outside magazine, Jenny says,

“If people don’t see themselves represented in the outdoors, they’re going to unconsciously decide that it’s not for them, and that’s a big bummer.” Be sure to read the rest of the Outside article and check out Camelbak to learn more about the campaign.

Photo by Tim Perry

As part of National Yoga Month, we want to recognize BIPOC-led yoga organizations and individuals that are breaking down barriers and increasing the accessibility of yoga for all.