People of Color Outdoors
About
People of Color Outdoors (POCO), formerly known as ALANA GEAR (Asian, Latino, African, Native American: Gaining Experience in Adventure Recreation), seeks to provide students and those with little to no experience or accessibility to outdoor activities with the skills they need to get involved in the outdoors. We are a sister club to the Outing Club and are partnered with the ALANA Coalition and Mosaic Center for Students of Color (MCSC). We seek to break down the racial and economic factors that have historically stood as hurdles in outdoor recreational activities as we provide affordable trips and instruction for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We hope to create a community of adventurers who are excited to challenge themselves in the outdoors, gain new experiences, and HAVE FUN!
Our trips include but are not limited to skiing, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, biking, etc. If you have a particular interest please feel free to give us any suggestions!
We look forward to meeting you!