Everyone Belongs Outdoors
A new book takes a warm and welcoming look at people from groups traditionally overlooked or ignored by the adventure culture
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Sharing our stories is such a simple yet profound way to connect with others. I made this book to challenge everyone to tap into their innate empathy. It is my hope that we will choose to use our compassion to welcome others in, make space, and create communities where everyone can exist without judgment or ostracization. I hope there comes a time where people can simply exist in nature. Nature is humanity’s universal language, binding us together across mountains and seas. Through my art and the inspiring words of everyone featured in All Humans Outside, I hope everyone sees that the outdoors has always been, and will forever be, a place where we all undoubtedly belong.
EMPATHY
Kam Redlawsk
Kam Redlawsk I was abandoned at birth in Daegu, South Korea, and adopted by a white family in Michigan. I had a regular working-class Midwest upbringing. I played more tomboy types of sports with my big brothers and soccer for about thirteen
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