Out Outdoors

Send us a text Cat is a climber, photographer, and community organiser based in Kentucky who made history as the winner of the first series of The Climb. Beyond his climbing achievements, he is the founder of the Queer Climbers Network and co-founder of Trans Climbers Belong, initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and support within the climbing world. He is also a board member of the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition. Cat's path is a testament to resilience, authenticity, a...

Send us a text Ben Soto is a transgender surfboard shaper based in Orange County, California. His work stands out not only for its quality but also for the love and intention he infuses into each piece, which he describes as both a science and an art. Ben's personal journey is deeply tied to his identity as a transgender man and his return to surfing after initially stepping away due to discomfort with traditional surf attire during adolescence. He strives to make surfing more inclusive...