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Meet the Team
Meet our Amazing team of LGBTQIA2S+ Team behind OUT in the Wild. These folks have all been leaders and inspiration in the climbing and guiding community for years. Their hard work and dedication to making rock climbing more inclusive, diverse and equitable has made a huge impact on our industry and beyond!


Sam Pappas
They/Them
Youth Programs and Social Media Coordinator

Mari Simpson-Hirata
They/Them
Guide

Rya Sipe
They/Them
Guide & Youth Programs Coordinator

Thomas Bukowski
He/They
Guide & Strategy and Operations Director

Brie Chartier
She/Her
Guide & Founder of Climb OUT Campout

Carlin Reynolds
They/Them
Guide & Curriculum and Technical Director

Xavier Bravo
He/Him
Guide
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