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Access to the outdoors is a basic human need—from the granite under our feet during adventures or simply a breath of fresh air. Yet, that access isn'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'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. Join Trust for Public Land for an inspiring conversation with prominent Asian American climbers Cody Kaemmerlen, Kathy Karlo, and Nina Williams. Moderated by Trust for Public Land'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. Cody Kaemmerlen is a passionate rock climber and advocate for inclusivity in the climbing community as well as the outdoors. He is the Director of Advancement Operations for NOLS and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Alpine Club. Based in Wyoming, Cody leads efforts to create welcoming and equitable spaces in the outdoors by addressing barriers to diversity and inclusion. With personal experiences as a South Korean adoptee raised in rural Oregon, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Cody's commitment to equity is also highlighted in the film “Dear Mother,” where he delves into his identity and the challenges faced by people of color in the climbing world. Kathy Karlo is a storyteller at heart who has dedicated herself to reshaping the narrative around climbing and the outdoors. As the creator and host of the For the Love of Climbing podcast, she dives into the emotional and vulnerable sides of the sport, while also amplifying the voices of those often left out of the conversation. Kathy also leads as Executive Director of No Man's Land Film Festival, an all-women adventure film festival that challenges traditional narratives by showcasing female-driven stories. Through her work, Kathy strives to create a more inclusive outdoor space where everyone can feel empowered to share their authentic experiences. Nina Williams is a professional rock climber recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in highball bouldering and trad climbing. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Nina has pushed the limits of what is possible, becoming the first woman to climb iconic routes like “Too Big to Flail” and “Ambrosia” in Bishop, California. Her climbing career is marked by a deep mental discipline, and she is passionate about access and mentorship in the climbing world. Beyond her personal accomplishments, Nina is committed to fostering inclusivity in outdoor spaces, working with organizations like Flash Foxy, Color the Crag, and the Women's Climbing Symposium to ensure everyone can connect with nature. As Board President of the American Alpine Club and a Certified Professional Coach, Nina's work reflects her belief in the power of the outdoors to inspire and uplift all communities. Mitsu Iwasaki, our moderator for the evening, is the Associate Vice President and Northwest Director of Trust for Public Land. Born in Japan, Iwasaki's family immigrated to Seattle, WA soon after he turned six years old. Growing up in the relative comfort of the suburbs, his parents felt it would be best to ‘build his character' by sending him to work on a commercial fishing boat throughout his teenage summers in Chignik, Alaska. Those experiences sparked an enduring love for wild places, inspiring a life-long journey of adventure and exploration of both natural landscapes and his capacity as a person. He has been climbing, skiing, and running across our beloved northwest mountains and around the world for over three decades. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Trust for Public Land.

https://femaleguidesrequested.com/podcast/ep-31-sof-petros-question-the-establishments/Show Notes:Sof's Links:Sof Petros on InstagramClimbers of ColorEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today we have a young and inspiring guest whose name is Sof Petros. I got to know her a little last summer when I taught an SPI course for the Climbers of Color. She was the assistant Rock Director of the organization and helped me with many tasks. She was thorough, an excellent communicator and her emails were always filled with loads of positive energy and humor.Sof is an AMGA SPI and a PSIA AASI Certified Alpine Ski instructor. She does rock guiding with Climbers of Color in Washington, Out in the Wild in Oregon, and Flash Foxy in California and teaches skiing in Stevens Pass Washington. She does admirable work in affinity space providing safe and supportive learning environments. To quote her words, she is “amped to join and lead affinity programming that not only brings communities together, but also challenges and questions systems and values of supremacy, domination, and oppression that manifest in climbing spaces, even ‘diverse ones.'”In this episode, she recalled that her family always liked to play outside. Even though the activities they chose were not “technical recreation,” the sense of connection to nature and the land was very impactful. We of course talked much about affinity programs. Sof shared valuable insights on how we could make the environment more inclusive, which would also help guides manage risks and provide better student experience.Beyond climbing and skiing, Sof can be found baking lots of bread, crying over just about every dog she sees, making jewelry, taking outdoor naps, eating really good pickles and hot sauces, and trying to make craft cocktails on her truck tailgate. Now let's dive into this lighthearted yet serious conversation with Sof Petros.Things We Talked about:Sof's upbringingCentral park bouldering started her climbing pathWearing multiple hats for her careerStarting guiding in college at Columbia university in New Your CityIn summers guiding long multi-week trips in CO and WYWhat brought Sof to Pacific NorthwestAfter college, Sof started a job in Chilean Patagonia and found her love towards oceanWhy Sof uses the term “technical recreation”?How should we define outdoors and outdoorsy?How does Sof's family see her now?Camping and backpacking with mom; skiing and climbing with little brotherWorking with and in affinity spacesWhat are the social and emotional risk factors?Feedback she got from non-affinity groups after she brought the practices used in affinity spaceContemplating where she can make the most impactHow can we make the principals we practice in affinity space more common sense?Why is it that hard for changes to happen?Sof's personal experience going through the first BIPOC Guides Development Program hosted by Alpine AscentsInclusive guiding practiceIs how hard you climb and hard fast you ski important?And more…

SummaryIn our 2 hour long conversation, we sit down with AMGA-certified guide Lindsey Hamm or so aptly named “The Hamminator”. Hamm is an AMGA-certified single-pitch instructor and a certified rock guide. She has also completed her AMGA Ice Instructor Course….Advanced Alpine Guide courses and currently… is on track to becoming the 18th female ever to receive an IFMGA pin. She has guided and climbed all around the Western US and has spent time in India and China, and at the time of this episode, launching is in the middle of a climbing trip in Pakistan. Her quick and intuitive decision-making combined with genuine laughter, and ability to be unapologetically herself is a contagious force that undoubtedly has helped establish herself as a well-respected professional in the climbing community and an inspiration to anyone who wishes to follow in her footsteps.We talk about how she found climbing, her stories of three separate ground falls that left her…uninjured, we chat about the art of soloing, and belaying, and…since she is officially the first female on the podcast, we dive into her female perspective of the climbing community, the details of her life as a female guide, and how misogyny can plague the sport, and finally, we hear about what she is currently up to in the steep rocky terrain of Pakistan. Please rate, review the show, and share this podcast with your friends. Word of mouth is one of the most powerful tools to help us out.  Contact us: IG: @the.climbing.majority Email: theclimbingmajoritypodcast@gmail.comResources:Learn more about Lindsey Hamm here:Field Journal | Written by Maggie Shafer // Photography by Luke Hallhttps://www.commonclimber.com/profile-lindsey-hamm.htmlCommon Climber Profile | Written by  Enock Glidden| https://www.sidetracked.com/fieldjournal/lindsey-hamm-hyping-up-the-climbing-world/Lindsey Hamm's IG: @hamminator2017Female Empowering Climbing Groups:Iris | https://irisalpine.com/ She Moves Mountains | https://shemovesmountains.org/Flash Foxy | https://www.flashfoxy.com/She Jumps | https://www.shejumps.org/Texas Lady Crushers | https://www.texasladycrushers.com/Steph Davis | https://stephdavis.co/

This episode was originally published in August 2020.  When it comes to getting outdoors, gear can be a major barrier. Whether it's finding gear that comes in your size (let alone actually fits your body), knowing what gear is a must-have and what you can safely skip, or having the funds for what you need, there's a lot more at play than just walking into your local outdoor retailer. This week, we wanted to dig into women's gear—across hiking, climbing, dog mushing, and more—to find out how far we've come in opening up the outdoors to bodies of all shapes and experience levels and how far we have to go. With the most guests we've had on one podcast since we started recording at home, this episode stars Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso, Flash Foxy founder and climber Shelma Jun, and Iditarod competitor Blair Braverman, who share how they fell in love with the outdoors in the first place, how they overcome gear barriers today, and what they want from the outdoor industry. Read a transcription of the episode: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/womens-gear-still-isnt-where-we-want-it-to-be Watch Blair's cold-weather gear reveal: https://twitter.com/blairbraverman/status/1082079705627426816?lang=en Read Women Who Travel's Guide to the Outdoors: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-the-outdoors-for-women-and-by-women Follow Shelma: @shelmatic & @heyflashfoxy Follow Jenny: @jennybruso & @unlikelyhikers Follow Blair: @blairbraverman Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch-up with Shelma Jun, founder of Flash Foxy and the creator of the women’s climbing festival. Shelma was on the show back in 2017, when we talked about the founding of Flash Foxy and the ripple effect of starting small in a place she knew, the climbing community. In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Shelma on Thursday, we talked about her lessons from 2020, particularly the way societal work week’s inhibit our community activations and the changes to her body after choosing to be a living kidney donor back in June. Shelma also shares what she is looking forward to in the future: from dance parties to her readiness to bring climbers back together for the Women’s Climbing Festival when it’s safe to do so.This special bonus episode of She Explores is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.Featured in this episode: Shelma JunHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Shelma JunInstagram: @shelmaticFlash FoxyWebsiteWomen’s Climbing FestivalShelma’s earrings are by Indigenous beader Only Child HandicraftsRavel MediaEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music by James Childs and Utah via MusicBed.

When it comes to getting outdoors, gear can be a major barrier. Whether it's finding gear that comes in your size (let alone actually fits your body), knowing what gear is a must-have and what you can safely skip, or having the funds for what you need, there's a lot more at play than just walking into your local outdoor retailer. This week, we wanted to dig into women's gear—across hiking, climbing, dog mushing, and more—to find out how far we've come in opening up the outdoors to bodies of all shapes and experience levels and how far we have to go. With the most guests we've had on one podcast since we started recording at home, this episode stars Unlikely Hikers founder Jenny Bruso, Flash Foxy founder and climber Shelma Jun, and Iditarod competitor Blair Braverman, who share how they fell in love with the outdoors in the first place, how they overcome gear barriers today, and what they want from the outdoor industry. Read a transcription of the episode: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/womens-gear-still-isnt-where-we-want-it-to-be Watch Blair's cold-weather gear reveal: https://twitter.com/blairbraverman/status/1082079705627426816?lang=en Read Women Who Travel's Guide to the Outdoors: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-guide-to-the-outdoors-for-women-and-by-women Follow Shelma: @shelmatic & @heyflashfoxy Follow Jenny: @jennybruso & @unlikelyhikers Follow Blair: @blairbraverman Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabrina Chapman's climbing story helps redefine what it means to be an elite climber. That said, you don’t need to be a climber for it to resonate with you. Sabrina is wildly thoughtful, a woman who chooses her words as carefully as she places her hands and feet on a rock wall. Her thoughts on working through fear, finding Black role models, contextualizing achievements, and the vulnerability of accepting your story echo through every activity we do outside.Sabrina's the subject of Titan Project, a new film by Melanin Base Camp. As one of a handful of Black women climbing elite routes worldwide, she hopes to inspire more girls from the BIPOC community to feel welcome in the climbing world. Featured in this episode: Sabrina ChapmanHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Sierra Designs, BetterHelp, & Peak ScentsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesSabrina Chapman: InstagramTitan Project Premiere Sunday August 16th @7PM EST Melanin Base CampClimbing GroupsBrown Girls ClimbFlash FoxyThe Brown AscendersClimb BigIndigenous Womxn ClimbWomen to Inspire16 Black Women and Nonbinary Climbers to Follow on Instagram (via Melanin Base Camp)@meliseymo - Climber & Neuroscientist mentioned at end of episodeMauritius Island Oil Spill Fundraiser (takes a bit to load but will!)Submit Your A.T. Trail MemoryRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesPeak Scents: Get 20% your order when you use the code EXPLORE20 at checkout at PeakScents.com.Betterhelp: Get 15% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/exploreSierra Designs: Learn more about their "Reach Out" initiative.Learn more about NatureBridgeEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Ad Music is by Josh Woodward, Swelling, & Lee Rosevere.Other music via Music Bed.

Hi! My name is Amara Dawson and I’ve been apart of the climbing community for 9 years. I've absolutely loved every second of it. My specialty is top rope and occasionally I’ll boulder to work on the mental aspect of falling. In 2017, I went to my first all women’s climbing event. It was hosted by Flash Foxy, and it was their Women’s Climbing Festival in Bishop, California. It gave me a new perspective on climbing and showed me how deep the love and community is rooted. After the event, I went on to take the lead in a group called HAWCC (Houston Area Women’s Climbing Club). I spent over a year hosting events that have resulted in confident climbers, new best friends, and a larger community here in Houston, Texas. The future for climbing in my eyes is never ending. I hope to mentor others on safe practices and find ways to do my part in advocating for the land we use because I believe it is important to give back when we take. *This episode was recorded on 6/18/20 and her business special is valid through August 2020* Shout outs Business: Nomadic Home Co @nomadichomeco @outdoormaven Flash Foxy @heyflashfoxy Texas Climbers Coalition @tccrocks Hosts Emilie Hernandez @cookclimbyoga @texasladycrushers info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

Resetting Intentions When Goals Go Out The Window! Pro skier and The Fifty Project creator Cody Townsend, Flash Foxy founder Shelma Jun, Tiny Home Adventure creator Andrew Muse, and adventure photographer Scott Kranz give their perspectives on what happens when big goals get interrupted and intentions must be reset. This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland. (Watch the episode at youtube.com/c/jonathanronzio)

This month's episode features a powerful individual in the climbing world: founder of Flash Foxy, Shelma Jun. Shelma started Flash Foxy as a social media platform to provide a way for ladies to share their climbing stoke. It quickly evolved into something much larger, as now she hosts multiple women's climbing festivals a year to celebrate women in climbing. In addition to her work with Flash Foxy, Shelma holds a seat on the board with Access Fund. She has brought a diverse set of skills to the board, focusing a lot of her work on justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI). Conversations around JEDI have become more prevalent in the outdoor industry over the past few years, and Shelma and many others are captaining the ship. Enjoy! Flash Foxy: https://flashfoxy.com/ Flash Foxy Instagram: @heyflashfoxy Shelma's Instagram: @shelmatic JEDI Taskforce: https://www.accessfund.org/open-gate-blog/meet-the-jedi-advocates-behind-climb-the-hill REI Film, Do Better Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TDhBWywpf0&t=35s Arc'teryx Film, Duality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5ngyRDE6Z0&t=8s Avarna Group: https://theavarnagroup.com/ Diversify Outdoors: https://www.diversifyoutdoors.com/

Nikki Smith likes to say that she is a climber, photographer, and writer who just happens to be transgender. Professor Brené Brown inadvertently changed Nikki's course when she wrote about midlife, "it's time to show up and be seen." It was the inspiration Nikki needed to step into herself, and it's since served as a reminder of what she wants to do for others. We say "step into" because Nikki has always been Nikki, and she's carried a curious, creative, empathetic spirit with her throughout her life. This conversation with Nikki Smith was made in partnership with Mountain Hardwear. If you're in the San Francisco area, climb with Nikki and the Mountain Hardwear team at Touchstone Climbing Gym Saturday, June 29th 7-10pm. Woman featured in this episode: Nikki Smith Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Mountain Hardwear Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group In this episode, you'll hear All the different parts of Nikki's identity that make up who she is Her creative roots in photography, climbing, writing, and cooking Why so much of Nikki's work is grounded in connection to others What drew her to climbing and why it became an unhealthy coping mechanism Why 'realization' vs 'transition' is the word Nikki would choose in coming out as trans How a quote from Brené Brown inspired Nikki to "show up and be seen" How her story isn't entirely her own, and why she'll keep sharing it as long as it's beneficial for others Nikki's latest creative goals Resources Nikki's professional Instagram: @pullphoto Nikki's photography portfolio & writing Nikki's Guidebooks Brené Brown Suicide Prevention Lifeline Resources for Transgender People in Crisis Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival Touchstone Climbing Gym Pride Activities She Explores episode landing page Sponsor Websites and Resources Mountain Hardwear Register for Pride Touchstone Climbing Night on Saturday June 29th Non-profits and Organizations Mentioned at the End of the Episode: Out There Adventures LGBTQ Outdoor Summit Unlikely Hikers The Venture Out Project Queer Nature Queer Mountaineers (Podcast) Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license. Learn more at She-Explores.com

On episode 27 of The Stokecast, founder of Flash Foxy and the Women's Climbing Festival, co-founder of the Never Not Collective production company, climber and Access Fund board member, Shelma Jun. In our conversation with Shelma, we dig into the contrasting balance of a life in pursuit of wild adventures with a home base in the big city, how an urban planner became an outdoor community builder, and how to recognize when your unique snowball of opportunity and experience has grown big enough to build a dream on. Plus, the difference between being physically present and mentally present, and Shelma's thoughts around gender equity in the outdoor industry, its current trend and its future. For more from this episode, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/shelma-jun

Kyung Yoon explores the city’s controversial SHSAT. Rayner Ramirez reports on the latest battle over affirmative action. Minnie Roh talks to climber Shelma Jun, the founder of Flash Foxy. Ernabel Demillo meets the restaurant mogul, Dale Talde.

Climbing was Shelma Jun’s fallback sport. A snowboarder and mountain biker, she found her way into a climbing gym after injuring her shoulder and looking for an activity where she wouldn’t risk more impact. As a friend told her, you can’t fall very far if you’re attached to a rope. In 2014, she created an Instagram account called Flash Foxy to celebrate the crew of hard-charging New York women she’d begun climbing with. After gaining thousands of followers, she co-founded the Women’s Climbing Festival, which sold out in under a minute last year. In our final installment of this series looking at inclusivity in outdoor communities, James Edward Mills spoke to Jun about the influence a rising generation of female athletes is having on a sport long dominated by men.

In climbing, it's key trust yourself and your community. Discover what it's like to attend the Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival through the ears of a beginner. Jaymie Shearer takes us to Bishop, CA to climb, contemplate, and learn some life lessons. Women featured in this episode: Jaymie Shearer, Shelma Jun, Claudia Gallegos, Shelma Jun, Tristin Vaughn, Savannah Norris-Jenkins, Jolie Varela, and Brooke Holloway. Featured in the midroll: Stephanie Harper. In this episode, you'll hear: Thoughts on setting intentions to respectfully climb and recreate in outdoor spaces An introduction to three types of climbing: trad, sport, and bouldering What it's like to climb with just women The element of fear in rock climbing and how it relates to life What it means to 'identify as a climber' Learning to your strengths How Shelma Jun got started climbing and where she found mentorship The need for more mentors in climbing The importance of being vocal in outdoor situations Real women talking about why they love rock climbing Advice for how to invite others in and create safe spaces for women in outdoor activities Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Sponsored by Vasque. Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Jaymie Shearer: Instagram and Portfolio Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival Friends of the Inyo Leave No Trace Principles Indigenous Women Hike The Mentorship Gap (article by Shelma Jun) Vasque Sanni McCandless Coaching Raising Kids Wild Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music for this episode is by Chris Zabriskie, Lee Rosevere, and Kai Engel via freemusicarchive.org with a [CC by A][15] license. Music is also by Distance.

Rock climber and Flash Foxy founder, Shelma Jun talks gender, politics, training, mentors, feminism, women only spaces, empathy, mistakes, and focusing on what's close to you then expand out.

Interview with Shelma Jun, founder of Flash Foxy, the Women's Climbing Festival, and the Never Not Collective. We talk with Shelma about the ripple effect of starting small in a place that she knew: the climbing community. Learn more via www.she-explores.com/podcast Piece in the beginning "Ode to Every Woman Who's Ever Been Called Outdoorsy" by artist Madison Perrins. Sponsored by Oru Kayak Music by Mise, Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Chris Zabriskie, and Little Glass Men.

We partnered with Mountain Project to cover the second annual Women's Climbing Festival, an event where 300 women gather in Bishop, California, to take clinics, participate in open panel discussions, and climb together. From an interview with Shelma Jun, the event's founder, to clips from the media clinic, led by Julie Ellison, former editor-in-chief of Climbing magazine and current contributing editor at Mountain Project, and Natalie Siddique, co-founder and COO of Moja Outdoors, here's an inside look at the in-demand festival that sold out in a single minute.   Women and brands highlighted: Shelma Jun, founder of Flash Foxy and the Women's Climbing Festival: https://flashfoxy.com/wcf Never Not Collective, new all-female media crew that Shelma talks about: http://nevernotcollective.com/ Moja Gear, one of the clinics led by co-founder: http://mojagear.com/ Climbing mag, one of the clinics led by EIC who just left: http://www.climbing.com/ Lindsey Hamm, guide for Kling Mountain Guides, interviewed: http://www.klingmountainguides.com/guides/ Nina Williams—not featured, but was there on the panel and hosted a clinic: https://www.instagram.com/sheneenagins ^ Same with Kate Rutherford: http://www.katerutherford.com/ Mountain Rambler Brewery hosted much of the festival: http://www.mountainramblerbrewery.com/