Rewriting our outdoor narrative one adventure at a time
Rewriting our outdoor narrative one adventure at a time
The Bronze Chapter is partnering again with Outdoor Asian Washington and Olympic National Forest to offer a POC-centered rain-or-shine car camping experience along the serene and salty shore of Hood Canal. All The Bronze Chapter’s programs are zero drama zone, queer welcoming, and educational. This camp is appropriate for newer car campers as well as those with advanced skills who are community-minded and want to spend time together growing a more skilled BIPOC outdoor community.
Inspiration for The Bronze Chapter was born at this picturesque site hugging the Columbia River, that's why Daroga is our annual celebratory epic melanated Community campout. Braided Seeds has partnered with The Bronze Chapter to cover camp fees for youth, so kids 17 and under camp free. All attendees must be pre-registered and fill out trip waivers. This welcoming and supportive Community campout is perfect for new and experienced campers. Whether you're camping alone, with friends, or with family we'll…
Evening Sunset Sailing Tours (June, July, August 2023)
Sea Kayaking: First Splash – Introduction to Paddling (June 25, 2023)
Sea Kayaking: Rescues and Recoveries (August 27, 2023)
Sea Kayaking: The Essentials (July 23, 2023)
Bioluminescence Paddle Tours (June July August 2023)
All Inclusive Summer Camp
Note: this event is full. Please contact us at info@thebronzechapter.org if you want to get on the waitlist. As part of our Winter Recreation Series, The Bronze Chapter joins the Forest Service for a BIPOC-centered Ranger-led Grand Discovery snowshoe at Snoqualmie Pass. We'll walk for 1.5 to 2 hours winding through rich old-growth forest for about 1 mile. Elevated on the snowpack, we'll experience the impressive middle-canopy of the trees. We'll have the opportunity to look for signs of wildlife,…
As part of our Winter Recreation Series, The Bronze Chapter is partnering with Northwest Avalanche Center and BIPOC instructor Tammy VuPham to host this free in-person BIPOC-centered Avalanche Awareness Class on Sunday February 26 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Seattle Audubon. This 90-minute introductory presentation is geared towards the curious and those beginning snow activities and anyone at any level interested in learning about avalanche safety in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. Learn the basic approach to managing risk as…
The Bronze Chapter created this free meet-up for those new to camping and backpacking, experienced campers wanting to learn more about equipment, and those who don't feel comfortable asking questions in a Euro-centric environment. **You don't need to be an REI member to participate** We'll be meeting in a classroom at REI's flagship store at 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, for a private Community hands-on opportunity to check out, compare, and ask questions about equipment. We'll display a…
The Bronze Chapter is bringing back Medic SOLO's Dr. Eddie Hill to teach our BIPOC-centered WFA certification training. This class will be assisted by Black female WFA instructor-in-training Denice Rochelle. This 20-hour training is longer than standard WFA classes. You’ll have more real-life scenario practices and opportunities to learn what illness and injury look like on melanated skin in a welcoming, non-judgmental learning environment. You’ll be supported by a culturally-sensitive instructor and celebrated local Chef Wayne Johnson will prepare hearty…
**Registration Has Closed For This Event** As part of our Winter Recreation Series, The Bronze Chapter and Northwest Avalanche Center instructor Tammy VuPham will take you on a BIPOC-centered hands-on snowshoe at Snoqualmie Pass to discover and discuss snow, terrain, observation, mountain environment, what makes snow slide downwards, and how to identify risk and space places. You'll tap into your powers of observation and gain confidence in being able to identify and assess risk. Another extremely valuable part of this…
The Bronze Chapter & Bike Works have partnered to create 6 customized BIPOC-centered adult bicycle maintenance+repair workshops for YOU and YOUR bike! Not a lecture about how to fix and maintain your bike. Not a demonstration on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. Not working on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. You will learn by working on the bike YOU ride! Workshops run Tuesday evenings April 25th - May 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. If…
The Bronze Chapter & Bike Works have partnered to create 6 customized BIPOC-centered adult bicycle maintenance+repair workshops for YOU and YOUR bike! Not a lecture about how to fix and maintain your bike. Not a demonstration on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. Not working on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. You will learn by working on the bike YOU ride! Workshops run Tuesday evenings April 25th - May 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. If…
The Bronze Chapter & Bike Works have partnered to create 6 customized BIPOC-centered adult bicycle maintenance+repair workshops for YOU and YOUR bike! Not a lecture about how to fix and maintain your bike. Not a demonstration on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. Not working on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. You will learn by working on the bike YOU ride! Workshops run Tuesday evenings April 25th - May 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. If…
The Bronze Chapter & Bike Works have partnered to create 6 customized BIPOC-centered adult bicycle maintenance+repair workshops for YOU and YOUR bike! Not a lecture about how to fix and maintain your bike. Not a demonstration on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. Not working on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. You will learn by working on the bike YOU ride! Workshops run Tuesday evenings April 25th - May 30th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. If…
The Bronze Chapter & Bike Works have partnered to create 6 customized BIPOC-centered adult bicycle maintenance+repair workshops for YOU and YOUR bike! Not a lecture about how to fix and maintain your bike. Not a demonstration on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. Not working on a shop bike that you can't translate to your bike. You will learn by working on the bike YOU ride! Workshops run Tuesday evenings April 25th - May 30th from…
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How we relate with Community at large and how Community can relate with us.
About Washington State’s Discover Pass
Learn how digital artist Anastasia Pfenning partners with The Bronze Chapter to illustrate BIPOC outdoor history
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The Bronze Chapter and Braided Seeds talk about some of the barriers that communities of color face in their enjoyment of the outdoors and some of the potential solutions.
Leave No Trace is a framework of minimum impact that helps protect the natural world that sustains us
The America The Beautiful pass is our ticket to more than 2000 National Parks and Federal recreational lands.
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Bringing safe, fun, empowering, and healthful wilderness experiences to BIPOC outdoor community
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UNO. Various decks. You gotta know the rules of each deck. And you gotta play your game. Every player for themselves. Serious duty at camp. Email us a pic of YOUR favorite card.
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