How Urban Training and Creative Resource Sharing can Shape the Future of Outdoor Adventure: Rachel Fagiano’s Story
“When I think about resource sharing, I also think about power sharing. In the outdoors, there’s a lot of gatekeeping that happens: places that are inaccessible to get to, skills, having someone to go outside with so that you feel less scared, safety in numbers and community… In my personal life through that resource and power sharing, how can I mentor folks?” - Rachel Fagiano
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Rachel Fagiano is an avid hiker, mountaineer, rock climber and ice climber based in New York City. They have a career background in racial justice, and now their work focuses on creating safe and welcoming environments and improving access to the outdoors for communities that have been traditionally excluded in those spaces. In 2022, Rachel was a Summit Scholarship recipient for an Aconcagua expedition in Argentina. Now, they’re a Trailblazer with The Cairn Project, among being a leader in many other organizations and projects! We spoke with Rachel on the See Her Outside Podcast.
Rachel and Angie talked about:
How a climbing Groupon led to a community of mentors and a new career
What it’s like training for a 22,000+ foot peak from a sixth-floor walkup in NYC
The mental edge urban training built for high-altitude expeditions
Why they turned their Aconcagua expedition into a catalyst for career change
How they’re now guiding across the U.S. and helping diversify the outdoor industry
Tangible ways to practice resource and power sharing, no matter your location or means
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