Outdoor Unidos
About the Program
Outdoor Unidos is an initiative created through a partnership between ViVe Wellness and the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), supported by The Denver Foundation's Belonging Colorado grant.
The program is on a mission to provide opportunities for participants from diverse cultural backgrounds to experience Colorado's great outdoors. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, water sports, camping trips, social gatherings and, of course, outdoor education.
Participants will gain hands-on skills, connect with nature, and build relationships in a space that is welcoming, inclusive, and grounded in community values.
Mission
We bridge cultural barriers by providing inclusive, culturally relevant outdoor experiences for Colorado's immigrant, newcomer, and underrepresented communities, empowering individuals to discover the beauty of outdoor recreation while building a strong sense of belonging in nature.
Vision
A Colorado — and nation — where outdoor spaces are accessible, welcoming, and enriching for all. A place where diverse cultural perspectives are celebrated, barriers are dismantled, meaningful representation thrives, and lasting community connections are nurtured through shared experiences in nature.
Why it Matters
Many underserved community members and newcomers face cultural and systemic barriers that limit access to outdoor recreation. These challenges can lead to disconnection, underrepresentation, and missed opportunities for community building.
Outdoor Unidos addresses these barriers by:
- Creating safe, welcoming spaces for all identities and experience levels by providing essential resources and representation
- Promoting cultural exchange, mutual understanding between newcomers and established communities guided by bridging differences concepts
- Empowering participants with outdoor knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence
- Celebrating diversity in the outdoors through shared experiences, encouraging uniqueness and fostering common grounds
When & Who
- Participants: Approximately 140 people over two years (across two cohorts)
- Who Can Join: Families, youth, teens, and adults — no experience necessary
- Activities Include: Activities in hiking, climbing, water sports and outdoor education. We will also host special camping trips and community-building social events
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For sponsorship opportunities: gabriel@cmc.org