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There is also, you know, just not a narrative for queer young folks that promotes going outside and participating in outdoor activities.

We hear that time and time again, you know, there were a bunch of kiddos on this queer crew,

Sikh hiking expedition that were like, I didn't know queer people did these things.

I didn't know that this was something that was possible for me.

It really takes a special young person and then a special group of people to support them to be able to participate

in these activities at this stage in our culture. This is a lease Rylander, founder of Out There Adventures, a nonprofit adventure

education organization dedicated to serving queer youth.

Before we get started I'm about to share something I don't normally share,

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