Thread to share some #TrailRunning#ParkRun#Communities and #Charities that constitute the actual broad ranging “culture” and “scene” (🤮hate those words) of trail running in the US for ordinary masses of humans across countless cities and 50 states beyond just 2 elite niche races in the tiny towns of Auburn California and Silverton Colorado (👀 Western States & Hardrock) that people seem to think represent trail running in the US. #JoinIn
Black Trail Running is a community and campaign charity that seeks to increase the inclusion, participation and inclusion of black people in trail running.
“Trail Sisters was created to constitute for an equitable outdoors both recreationally and throughout the industry. Female voice and representation are essential in the future of our outdoors, impacting the role we play both on and off the trails.
To break through long-standing barriers, Trail Sisters generates educational content and resources, while fostering an inspirational community that encourages self-advocacy and life-long friendships.”
The Illustrated Map of America’s Worst Utopias - The road to weird food communes and sex cults is paved with good intentions. by Lauren Young September 12, 2016
"There are many who want to believe that a utopia—a perfect society, an ideal world—can exist. Even in America..."
Or, America may just be too full of greedy, selfish asshats.