S1 Ep4: Finding Our Way with Rob Mitchell – Cake, maps, and gay, bi- & trans lads outdoors

Finding Our Way - Diverse Outdoor Voices

In this one we talk about how to make clubs more inclusive, the joy of maps, getting qualified as an outdoor leader and how a supportive community with common interests can build confidence, skills and a lifetime of outdoor connection. Rob Mitchell is a mountain leader for Outdoor Lads, a UK-wide community who run a range of sociable outdoor activities for gay, bi and trans guys.

In this episode of Finding Our Way Rob, a gay man, talks about discrimination linked to homophobia. He also talks about the importance of a supportive community to help individuals deal with stress and life challenges.

Show notes and full transcript available at
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/finding-our-way-podcast-rob-mitchell

Follow Outdoor Lads on Instagram @OutdoorLads and at www.outdoorlads.com

For further information or support in relation to issues raised in this episode, please visit: https://www.stonewall.org.uk

For further information about Mountain Training’s courses including Hill & Mountain Skills and the Mountain Leader qualification, please visit: https://www.mountain-training.org/. For information on funding available to support course attendance visit: https://www.mountain-training.org/help/resources/bursaries-for-our-qualifications.

Finding Our Way is sponsored by Berghaus, and hosted by BMC walking ambassador Mary-Ann Ochota and expedition leader and equity champion Cress Allwood. Our editor is Chris Stone. The cover artwork was designed by Neil Arch.

Get involved with the conversation – share your thoughts on @teamBMC on instagram and twitter with the hashtag #FindingOurWay.