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June 4, 2019

Florida Spotlight: Bikepacking to the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Bikepacking in Florida // Forest Tourist

It finally happened: I went on the bikepacking trip I had dreamed of doing for so long. If you read one of my recent blog posts about my bike Jolene then you already know some of the backstory about this trip, but my desire to bikepack the St. Marks trail started long before I got my bike. When I started my first semester at FSU I was desperate to find a community that I connected with. I tried out every club that even remotely caught my attention and pushed myself to attend as many events as I could. Eventually I found my people at the Tallahassee Rock Gym,[...]

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April 10, 2019

Meet Jolene

Advocate Cycles Sand County Bike // Forest Tourist

I have a new best friend, and her name is Jolene. She's dependable, strong, fast, and is always there to support me. Oh, and did I mention she's a bicycle? Jolene is a Sand County touring bike by the company Advocate Cycles. Advocate Cycles was a company with a unique business plan that was created in Minnesota in 2015. What made them stand out was their promise to "create innovative bicycles and deliver 100% of profits from the company back to making cycling better for everyone," which was stated on their Indiegogo page. When I first learned about this initi[...]

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  • What can I do? . I went the entire day yesterday with that question at the forefront of my mind. It could have been an entirely normal day if not for the emotions that weighed on my chest. Why is it difficult to talk about this with my white friends? Why isn’t the outdoor or climbing community acknowledging recent events? Why aren’t we having these conversations? . I am angry, I am sad, I am upset beyond words. I can only imagine the fear and pain that exists in the African American community right now. I feel ashamed and guilty for not doing enough. Yet, at times like these, it can be hard to know what to do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . Being an ally to people of color means to listen, to educate yourself, to stay aware. It doesn’t mean you should be silent. If you’re in a position of privilege, you need to speak up. Speak up speak up speak up. Remember their names, read about their stories, do the research, understand how systemic racism operates and presents itself, donate time money or effort towards organizations, and gently urge your white friends/family/peers to do the same. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . Eula Biss wrote an article titled White Debt that I encourage every white person to read - I shared the link on Facebook if you are interested. In it she says, “Refusing to collude in injustice is, I’ve found, easier said than done. Collusion is written onto our way of life, and nearly every interaction among white people is an invitation to collusion. Being white is easy, in that nobody is expected to think about being white, but this is exactly what makes me uneasy about it.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . I too am uneasy. It’s time to act, in any way you can, and stop passively colluding. White silence is violence. Say their names. George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and on and on and on.
  • I’ve been thinking a lot about getting outside in the midst of covid-19. What’s ethical, what’s not putting marginalized communities at risk, whether or not it’s worth it. @katieboue put out a short guide on how to recreate responsibly, which is always important but especially now. If you haven’t already I highly suggest checking it out! I know it’s hard, but the desert isn’t going anywhere. Be responsible, kiddos!
  • God DAMN these things are good 🙌🏼 When I was in Florida with my family we whipped up some homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs, and they taste just like the real thing! I came up with a few variations of my own (dark chocolate sea salt, chocolate and coconut, and Nutella peanut butter) and shared them on Forest Tourist if ya want to give it a read 😋
  • Back in Utah, and patiently waiting for when I can get back to doing this.
  • Happy earth day y’all 🌿 I hope you’re able to get outside responsibly and surround yourself with some nature in the midst of all this madness
  • I can’t wait to hit the road again and get that natural desert ombré 🏜

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