Chelsea Murphy

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Encouraging a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community while celebrating and representing Black motherhood in the midst of a dominant culture. Join me here.

Shifting outdoor culture. Inspiring joy + liberation.

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๐Ÿ” Motherhood in the Mountains
๐Ÿ‘ง๐ŸฝTips for Hiking, Camping + Travel With Kids
โœŠ๐ŸพBackcountry advocacy + community
Producer // @bravespace_media

Chelsea | PNW Hiking, Camping and Adventure Mom
Put a โœŠ๐Ÿพ in the comments if you feel this^ O Put a โœŠ๐Ÿพ in the comments if you feel this^

Our ancestors laid the foundation for us to exist and connect with nature however we please. White supremacy says โ€œBlack people donโ€™t _____โ€ Fill in the blank with hike, camp, climb, mountain bike, etc.

I grew up thinking that outdoor fun and recreation belonged to white families. I failed to see the connection between racism and who shows up in these spaces.

I believe that just because you are the only one in the outdoors, it doesnโ€™t mean you donโ€™t belong there. I believe you are making Black History Now. 

Highlighting the joy, liberation and radical ways we connect with nature all month long. Black history is more than just slavery and pain. It is also joy and jubilation. 

Put a โœŠ๐Ÿพ in the comments if you feel that!

#BlackHistoryOutside
#SheColorsHistory
#SheColorsNature 
#DiversifyOutdoors
BLACK kids deserve the world โœŠ๐Ÿพ This year fo BLACK kids deserve the world โœŠ๐Ÿพ

This year for Black History Month I will be centering Black joy, connection and experiences outdoors.

Fact: Black kids are less likely to spend time outdoors due to everyoneโ€™s enemy - white supremacy. ๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿพ

When I say getting outdoors, I hope you donโ€™t picture some unachievable mountain top, rock climbing or any other expensive white centered adventure sport. Picture a city walk, a community garden, a backyard, a city pool or a car camp trip! Getting outside doesnโ€™t have to be extravagant - it is what you make it.

The benefits of getting outside and into nature are fundamentally endless!๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ (for adults too!!)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ enhanced social, emotional and communicative skills

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ the ability to be a kid and tap into creativity, imagination and exploration

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ more positive interactions between parent and child

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ building confidence and navigational skills

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ growing a love and appreciation for the natural world

Black and brown kids deserve this JUST AS MUCH as their white peers, but this is not happening in our country. History created this, and itโ€™s up to us as a collective to do what we can to change it. 

I hope every Black and brown kid finds their way outside today.

Happy Black History Month! ๐ŸŒฟ

#BlackHistoryOutside
#SheColorsHistory
#SheColorsNature
#KidsOutside
#DiversifyOutdoors
SNOW SPORTS IS A PRIVILEGE ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿšจ Bef SNOW SPORTS IS A PRIVILEGE ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿšจ

Before I get started I need you to know a few things about our family: We live in a small mountain town making our proximity to nature an easy access. I understand the privilege I hold by being able to choose this lifestyle for myself and kids.

Letโ€™s talk about privilege๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

To me, itโ€™s something I dance with everyday. Getting outdoors in peace is a privilege - the sooner we recognize that piece, the stronger our outdoor community will be. The way we choose to redistribute our privileges will help break down barriers for Black people to feel comfortable in spaces they arenโ€™t currently. Privilege is a tool, how you choose to use it is entirely up to you.

Snow sports are expensive, transportation is difficult, lessons are uncomfortable, ski culture can be toxic and racist. From one Black person to another - if itโ€™s something you want to try, please check out the resources below!!

Just because our countries history has created barriers for Black people to have equal access to sliding down mountains on boards and sticks doesnโ€™t mean itโ€™s not for you. Just because you are the โ€œonly oneโ€ on the mountain doesnโ€™t mean thatโ€™s not exactly where you are supposed to be. If it brings you joy, do it!! The saying โ€œBlack people hate snowโ€ is a myth.

Support organizations breaking barriers for Black people to get into snow sports:

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ @edge_pnw 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ @hoodstowoods 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ @chillfoundation 

*Tag more in the comments, choose to support organizations whoโ€™s purpose is to mend the adventure gap. โœŠ๐Ÿพ

Happy Black History Month!!

#BlackHistoryOutside
#SheColorsHistory
#DiversifyOutdoors
#BlackOutdoors
#BlackMotherhood
Happy BLACK history month fam โœŠ๐Ÿพ This year I Happy BLACK history month fam โœŠ๐Ÿพ

This year I will be centering Black joy, connection and experiences outdoors.

Here in the United States, the natural world is a white space - but it wasnโ€™t always. Through genocide, colonization, enslavement and red lining of communities like mine - Europeans successfully displaced Black folks from their connection to the outdoors. I am here to flip the script and change the narrative. The outdoors is for all, and itโ€™s actually Black and Indigenous communities who have nurtured it since time immemorial.

Play THAT back ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿพ

This Black History Month join me in connecting with nature. Celebrate Black joy, exploration and identify that outdoor loving person thatโ€™s inherent in us all.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ If you are a Black person or family who wants to explore more outdoors - or if you are a non melanated human who cares about our community and wants to hear more about this, THIS is the space for you. All month long. Turn on notifications - and donโ€™t miss a moment. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ Tag a friend in the comments you want to get outdoors with this month!

Official tag: #BlackHistoryOutside

#SheColorsHistory
#SheColorsNature
#DiversifyOutdoors 
#BlackMotherhood
Community, Iโ€™ve missed you!! ๐Ÿฅฐ I am so excit Community, Iโ€™ve missed you!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

I am so excited to make it back into this space with you all before Black History Month! Took some time to rest and reset, be pregnant, and love on my family.

Every new year I make sure my mission is clear so you can decide if this community is the right one for you! HELLO, to all the new faces around here ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ

My Mission: To represent and inspire Black and brown people to get outdoors, while centering Black mothers and children. 

There a few different ways I engage here,
Tell me which one excites you the most in the comments: โคต๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Community building and outdoor meet ups

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Outdoor advocacy and activism work

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Sharing knowledge and my lived experience 

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Mutual aid and BIPOC centered giveaways

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Brand partners and shopping with intention

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ ALL OF THE ABOVE! 

Thanks so much for joining me here!! What excites you about being a part of this community, and where do you call home? Letโ€™s e-meet!! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

Happy New Year yโ€™all ๐Ÿฅณ

#SheColorsNature
#OutdoorsForAll
#BlackMotherhood
GET OUTSIDE ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿพ {SAVE this for when you n GET OUTSIDE ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿพ
{SAVE this for when you need a reminder of what nature can do for the child inside of you}

I am a huge advocate of listening to your body! Some days in the winter youโ€™ll want to be outside - EMBRACE THAT! Get warm clothes on and go there, play, laugh and find the joy your mind and body both deserve. My kids are a testament to me - nature and movement is the answer to thriving in the winters!

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ I hope you HEAR this and think, I gotta see what she means - how can nature fix my mood? Just go ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ„

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ I hope you SEE this and think - If these little brown girls can find so much freedom in the outdoors, so can I! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒต

I hope you understand that seasonal depression (or winter saddies) is real, and you are not alone in it. *Consult a professional though, because that I am not! But I am a living example of how nature can be transformative for your mental, physical and emotional health. ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ

How to thrive during winter in the mountains? (Or anywhere itโ€™s cold, grey and gross for a season?  Embrace it - GET OUTSIDE. 

Happy Thursday friends ๐ŸคŽ

#SheColorsNature
#GetOutside
#NatureIsTherapy
#KidsWhoExplore
We 24 weeks along today ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿพ {Watch to the We 24 weeks along today ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿพ
{Watch to the end for the sweetest surprise!}

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Whatโ€™s your favorite way to move your body in the winter?

Iโ€™ve been practicing having a happy and healthy preganancy that will hopefully lead to a successful labor and delivery ๐Ÿค๐ŸŽ‰

Living in a space where there is snow on the ground all year round makes me wanna be inside (true confessions). Give yourself permission to move your body in your home. I know this community is for the outdoors - and we have been doing a little of both! But, if Iโ€™m being honest - itโ€™s cold and my winter clothes donโ€™t fit me like they used to ๐Ÿคช So Iโ€™m giving myself permission to take more breaks, rest and move my body indoors. My pregnancy app says my baby can feel it when I dance, so we be dancinโ€™ too. โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿพ

Give yourself permission to flow with the seasons and move your body indoors. Iโ€™ve been using the @fitonapp and @getmomstrong ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

Happy Tuesday friends! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ

#SheColorsNature
#BlackMomsBlog
#BlackMaternalHealth
Meet my plant family๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿพ I acquire plants in Meet my plant family๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿพ

I acquire plants in many different ways, I started my indoor plant journey about 6 years ago! The places I get them most are:

๐Ÿชด From propagating my own and from friends - in other words, taking a clipping from an existing plant

๐ŸชดSaving plants from people who no longer want to care for them, or canโ€™t for some reason 

๐Ÿชด Gifts from friends and family who know me well

๐Ÿชด Small business and local shops like @theplantally 

I highly recommend trying to grow something this winter if this season is a bit hard for you ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿชด Enjoying getting outdoors in the cold and doing really exclusionary expensive winter sports isnโ€™t always my answer. Grow something, tend to a plant, bring the outdoors in to you!

๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ I wanna get to know this community, are we plant people? How many do you have and whatโ€™s your favorite type? If you are someone who kills everything - have no shame, I wanna know that too! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Happy Monday friends ๐Ÿค

#SheColorsNature
#HousePlants
#IndoorPlants
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