The Outsiders Project
The climber who traded the block for the mountains
A new film from Berghaus traces the story of Adam Raja, who left behind a turbulent upbringing to discover the healing power of climbing.
Written by: Huck
The action sports agent who wants to make the mountains less white
The Outsiders Project x Merrell 1TRL — Aissam Dabbaoui knows from experience how it feels to be excluded from snowsports. And now through his High Five ski and snowboard film festival, he wants to help young people, especially those of North African origin, feel welcome in the scene.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The artist using the outdoors to inspire her electronic music
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — How the sounds of nature, air force bases, walking across the country, Windrush and synthesisers have influenced one woman’s journey through music and life.
Written by: Josh Jones
The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.
Written by: Paul Evans
Black Trail Runners are standing their ground
In partnership with adidas — The campaigning charity are on a mission to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.
Written by: Marcus Barnes
Muslim women are scaling more than just climbing walls
In partnership with Adidas Five Ten — ClimbMuz are diversifying climbing, challenging stereotypes and encouraging women to find joy in pushing themselves to new heights.
Written by: Soraya Abdel-Hadi
Colour Collective riders are reclaiming the Peaks
In partnership with adidas Terrex — The mountain biking group discuss the importance of their recent ride-out – an event that saw them take to the Peak District trails in a bid to change the narrative surrounding the outdoors.
Written by: Matt Barr
Black Trail Runners on why they do what they do
In partnership with adidas Terrex — Members of Black Trail Runners share some of their reasons to run as part of #UnitedBySummits, a campaign that looks to uncover transformative power of the outdoors.
Written by: Huck
Kinder in colour: the hikers reclaiming the countryside
Right to roam — To mark the anniversary of the mass trespass of Kinder Scout, a group of hikers came together with the intent of creating a new, fully inclusive culture for rural spaces.
Written by: Adam Quarshie
Skate legend Ray Barbee is still living the dream
The Outsiders Project — The street-skating pioneer talks life, legacy and why, after all these years, he still views his monumental career as a case of ’right time, right place’.
Written by: Phil Young