The agency is calling on wildlife, recreation and conservation communities to rebuild its broken model
diversity
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A tutu-wearing guide is leading the way as women fill the ranks of Colorado’s raft industry
Elisha McArthur wants women and girls to feel the power of rowing their own raft
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From hijabs to collapsible baby bottles, Denver’s Big Gear Show makes move toward inclusivity
There were times when Natalia Ospina felt as if she had to pick between her beloved outdoors and her hair. The Denver resident loved climbing and trail running. But she loved her hair, too. It reminded her of her mother, the only other one in her large family who had the same thick, luxurious curls […]
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One of the nation’s top skiers is just 12. She’s among a wave of Black athletes aiming to dominate the slopes.
Colorado’s Ava Keenan, and 22 other young skiers and snowboarders on the National Brotherhood of Skiers team, is working with the organization to diversify the highest levels of those sports.
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Ski clubs aren’t as hip as they used to be, but they are key to diversifying Colorado’s slopes
Ski clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract more diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains
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“Fat, Black and Gettin It”: The unexpected influence of Colorado’s outdoor TikTok star Nelson Holland
The Aurora transplant is earning million of likes by showing that Colorado trails aren’t just for the wealthy, white, musclebound bros
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Colorado Parks & Wildlife volunteer cleared after 7-month investigation into racism claim
Dan Gates says he’ll recover from 7 months of investigation, but fears threat of unfounded claims will discourage 3,600 other volunteers
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife boss announces retirement after his suspension for racist remark
Dan Prenzlow used “in the back of the bus” to point out Black staffer being honored for her work organizing conference that focused on equity, diversity and inclusion
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“It’s a new day at the Denver Zoo,” where leaders are working to diversify the organization
Diversifying staff and visitors at the Denver Zoo could help inspire youth to save wildlife for future generations
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All-Black team nearly doubles number of Black athletes who’ve summited Everest. Is the next generation watching?
The walls of the dining tent were covered with letters from elementary school students cheering on the mountaineers from afar. The Full Circle Everest Expedition climbers saw those letters every time they gathered for meals at Everest Base Camp. “That was our inspiration. It was real,” said Thomas Moore, the Denver mountaineer who last month […]