Outsiders Project
Finisterre are championing an ocean that’s for everyone
In partnership with Finisterre — With their New Lenses on the Landscape project, the Cornish brand are working to identify issues regarding access to the natural world – and support communities in overcoming such barriers.
Written by: John M Drake
The hiking group bringing music to the great outdoors
In partnership with adidas Terrex — Through her organisation Steppers UK, Cherelle Harding has created her own community: one that combines the sounds of the natural world with those of her favourite musical artists.
Written by: Huck
The London community farm starting an eco revolution
The Outsiders Project — Grow is the organisation showing young people the importance of mental wellbeing, physical health and nature. In doing so, it’s fostering a new generation of eco warriors.
Written by: Shannon Mahanty
In My Place: Arlo Parks on her favourite outdoor spot
The Outsiders Project — In this series, friends of The Outsiders Project tell us about their favourite place to get lost, and dive into their relationship with the natural world. First up, award-winning musician and poet Arlo Parks shares how the outdoors is key to her creative process.
Written by: Shannon Mahanty (introduction)
Meet the riding clubs using horses to heal
The Outsiders Project — A growing number of stables and clubs are providing vital youth services, including equine-assisted therapies, for young people, and opening up horse-riding for all.
Written by: Shannon Mahanty
The transformative power of getting lost in the outdoors
The Outsiders Project — In the wake of the pandemic, marginalised individuals are reclaiming their relationship with natural spaces and discovering the power of the outdoors
Written by: Shannon Mahanty
The polar explorer who wants to change perceptions
Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Moufid Taleb dreamed of Arctic adventure as a child, but he never imagined it was something he’d ever do himself. Now, with a successful trip to Swedish Lapland under his belt, he plans to traverse Greenland in 2022. His message for young people is that this can be their reality, too.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The climber welcoming LGBTQ+ people to the wall
Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Karl Ludvik is a strong and talented gay climber. Throughout his youth contest career, he’s sought to challenge the narrative that only straight men get to be tough. And now, he wants to help others do the same by tackling the underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ people in climbing.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Black Trail Runners are reclaiming the countryside
In partnership with adidas Terrex — The trope of the Black person in the English Landscape doesn’t exist. A collective of trail runners are collaborating with adidas Terrex to address the issue.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Climber Kathy Karlo is on an all-conquering journey
The Outsiders Project — In this series, we crash someone’s personal space in a bid to find out why it means so much to them. Here, we catch up with the climber and podcast host at The Red, Kentucky – the latest stop on her perpetual American road trip.
Written by: Niall Flynn