Colour The Trails
All possible outdoor activities from hiking, to mountaineering, to windsurfing, to mountain biking, to skiing and beyond
We offer community events and mentorship programs on trails, waves, and slopes in Alberta, BC, Ontario, and Quebec year round
Colour the Trails is a Canadian Black woman-owned business, focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC (including those who lay within the intersection of BIPoC and 2SLGBTQAI+ community) adventurers. We pride ourselves on not only hosting events that break barriers for BIPoC to enter outdoor sports, but also for creating media that showcases BIPoC stories in the outdoors – because representation matters. Through our programming and initiatives, we aim to build awareness, dismantle barriers and create accessible opportunities for participation in outdoor recreation.
Colour the Trails builds community through diverse content creation, accessible outdoor events and mentorship. Our advocacy initiatives aim to raise awareness and dismantle barriers that limit BIPoC and QTBIPOC participation in outdoor activities. We hope that Colour the Trails will be a catalyst for change in the outdoors industry, helping to make it a more inclusive and welcoming space for all.
We recognize that access to the outdoors has historically been limited for BIPoC and those at the intersection of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities due to knowledge, financial and/or cultural barriers. Colour the Trails addresses these challenges by providing affordable access to outdoor activities through introductory events, clinics and mentorship programs. Where possible, we provide need-based financial support for those who may face financial barriers in participating.
We believe in sustainable community building that fosters leadership while addressing the needs of the community. Reclaiming the outdoors requires us to walk a path of reconciliation, while creating job opportunities for BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ and ensuring they have the confidence and opportunity to pursue positions in the outdoor industry.
We believe that liberation work means building a sustainable network that manages its human, natural, and financial capital to meet current needs while ensuring that adequate resources are available for future generations. Leaders of each chapter across Canada uphold our mission of building relationships with BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities along with investors and partners. This ensures we have sustainable spaces that are dedicated to increasing access in the outdoors while ensuring mental and physical safety for our community.