Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir

Finding Your Footing

At just 12, Cecil Sherwood taught himself to ski using a pair he found at a rummage sale. Now an avid all-terrain climber, mountaineer and guide, Cecil has never let his circumstances prevent him from getting outdoors. He coaches Alison to face her biggest fear: heights! She attempts to scale a massive boulder at Little Si, and the two discuss representation in the climbing world.

Finding Your Footing

8m 16s

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    Carving a Community of Color

    S3 E8 - 8m 30s

    Snowboarding makes Tina Blakey feel like a kid again as she floats down the slopes, carving her path in the powdery snow. Despite the sport’s history of exclusivity, Tina is committed to building a welcoming community for underrepresented individuals on the mountain. She invites Alison to join her near Mount Rainier, where they share the exhilarating thrill of shredding down the mountain together.

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    An Ecosystem of Diversity

    S3 E7 - 8m 30s

    Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith met at an environmental nonprofit, discovering their shared passion for marine science. They co-founded Sea Potential, an organization that connects BIPOC individuals to marine ecosystems. In the magical tidepools of Puget Sound, they guide Alison through a world of marine life, showcasing how they foster meaningful connections between individuals and the water.

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    Finding Your Footing

    S3 E6 - 8m 16s

    At just 12, Cecil Sherwood taught himself to ski using a pair he found at a rummage sale. Now an avid all-terrain climber, mountaineer and guide, Cecil has never let his circumstances prevent him from getting outdoors. He coaches Alison to face her biggest fear: heights! She attempts to scale a massive boulder at Little Si, and the two discuss representation in the climbing world.

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