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In this episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast, host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton  are joined by Jule Harle and Justin Bickley, who are passionate about pack rafting and exploring the wilderness in Alaska.

Jule is the founder of the Alaska Packraft School and an advocate for pack rafting education and river access. Justin, an ambassador for LGBT Outdoors, returned to Alaska to reconnect with the outdoors and his true self. They discuss their experiences in Alaska, the LGBTQ+ community in the state, and the welcoming nature of the outdoor community. The conversation highlights the beauty and adventure of Alaska and the transformative power of nature.

Alaska Packraft School

Alaska Packrafting Guide Book

Connect with:
Jule Harle
Justin Bickley

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LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton take a deep dive into what inclusion REALLY looks like with our guest Kyle Stepp.    This is a complex, challenging, and convicting discussion with compassion and Kyle's generous spirit.   We plan to continue this conversation and to grow closer to creating space for true, genuine inclusion.

Kyle's Instagram

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Chris and Noel, a retired couple, share their journey of selling all their possessions and traveling full-time in an RV. They discuss their teaching careers, coming out experiences, and the challenges they faced in a different time. They also talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their travels and the unexpected surprises they encountered along the way. Noel and Chris share their experiences of embracing the unexpected, learning to be flexible, and finding joy in the beauty and messiness of travel. They discuss the value of summiting difficult hikes and the diversity of geography and national parks. As a same-sex couple, they reflect on their positive experiences on the road and the inclusivity of the RVing community. They also discuss their role as Winnebago ambassadors and the importance of community in the RVing lifestyle. Their advice to potential RVers is to take the leap and start exploring, no matter how small the first step may be.

Host :  Justin Yoder
Co-host : Patrick Thompson

Chris and Noel's Instagram

LGBT Outdoors is proud (and immensely grateful) to partner with Winnebago Industries in helping to make the outdoor space more inclusive.



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To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.

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Most would define an ultra-marathon as a foot race longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.    Our guest this episode, Jeffrey Binney, is an excitable long-distance runner, advocate champion for inclusion, and long-time friend of LGBT Outdoors.

Host:  Justin Yoder
Co-hosts:   Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton

Guest:  Jeffrey Binney
Jeffrey's Website

Jeffrey's Film "Once Is Enough"

Jeffrey's Episode of LGBT Outdoors LIVE!

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It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up?

Host\Box Of Old Cables:  Patrick Thompson

Players:
Justin Yoder
Cherie Belanger
Diana Moore
Esther Bourassa

Official Scorekeeper:
Riley Winters


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Trivia:  (SPOILERS BELOW)

1) https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm

2)  https://janegoodall.org/

3)  https://medium.com/the-vintage-space/gay-astronauts-a-final-frontier-9892d0987fa0

4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Capitan

5)  https://www.birdspot.co.uk/bird-brain/what-is-the-most-common-bird-in-the-world

6)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_Arch_National_Park

7)  https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-5P/Ozone_hole_goes_large_again

8)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Girls

9)  https://facts.net/lifestyle/entertainment/18-astounding-facts-about-rock-painting/

10)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver

Join the full LGBT Outdoors Board of Directors for this incredible (and lengthy) special episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast as we share our coming out stories in honor of National Coming Out Day. 

Trigger Warning:  We lightly touch on the topic of suicide - as it is an all-too-common response to struggles in the LGBTQIA+ community.  If you are struggling, please know that you are wanted, needed, and valued.   You can connect to help from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by calling 988. or reach out to The Trevor Project for assistance.  The world wouldn't be the same without you.

On this episode:
Justin Yoder
Mallorie Hall
Patrick Thompson
JC Rienton
Roscoe Compton-Kelly

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