Mountain Voices | Social Barriers to Alpine Stewardship

Photo Credit: Joe Klementovich

To broaden and deepen our coalition of nature protectors, we must examine history, narratives and experiences of those marginalized by the American conservation movement. In this talk we will explore some of the founding policies, cultural norms and illusions that have led to the entrenched exclusion that People of Color experience today.  By looking at stories that have been ignored and dismissed, as well as Mardi’s own personal history as an outdoorswoman, we will seek to expand our understanding of sociopolitical barriers impeding our stewardship goals.

This event will be hybrid. To receive a Zoom link, please register HERE.

Mardi Fuller advocates for racial equity through writing, speaking and community building.  A lifelong backcountry adventurer, in January 2021 she became the first known Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s high peaks in winter.    She is a contributing writer to Outside magazine, SKI magazine, NRDC, Melanin Basecamp and more. She lives in Boston and works as a freelance writer, marketing expert and DEI consultant. She organizes hike, ski and climb events centering Black people and BIPOC and serves as a board member of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Mardi is committed to personal and corporate Black liberation and thereby, liberation for all humanity.