{"id":65494,"date":"2024-10-08T14:35:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townhallseattle.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=65494"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:13:39","slug":"opening-doors-to-the-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/townhallseattle.org\/event\/opening-doors-to-the-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Doors to the Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4737:797;a\">Access to the outdoors is a basic human need\u2014from the granite under our feet during adventures or simply a breath of fresh air. Yet, that access isn&#8217;t equal. In the U.S., more than one in three people lack access to a park within a 10-minute walk of home, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities. The outdoor and climbing industries face similar challenges. Lack of diversity in leadership, limited funding, and gate-kept information make the climb steeper for many. However, climbers of color have risen to become some of the sport&#8217;s most accomplished athletes, demonstrating the potential that comes with overcoming barriers. By expanding diversity in leadership, increasing funding, and fostering open access to knowledge, we can create a more inclusive and level playing field for all climbers.<\/p>\n<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4737:797;a\">Join Trust for Public Land for an inspiring conversation with prominent Asian American climbers\u00a0<strong>Cody Kaemmerlen, Kathy Karlo, and Nina Williams.\u00a0<\/strong>Moderated by Trust for Public Land&#8217;s Northwest Director, Mitsu Iwasaki, panelists will delve into their personal journeys, discuss obstacles to equitable access to the sport, and explore the benefits of creating a more inclusive environment for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-aura-rendered-by=\"4737:797;a\">Access to the outdoors is a basic human need\u2014from the granite under our feet during adventures or simply a breath of fresh air. Yet, that access isn&#8217;t equal. 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