48: Malorie Soulier & L.D. Carter: Finding Your Tribe Outdoors

Malorie Soulier & L.D. Carter: Finding Your Tribe OutdoorsWhat is it really like to join an LGBTQ Outdoors Adventure Trip? In this episode, Justin and Patrick sits down with Malorie Soulier and L.D. Carter to reflect on their experience on the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure Trip.From the nerves of signing up for your first trip to the excitement of seeing moose, grizzlies, and bison in the wild, they talk about what makes these trips special. They also share how LGBTQ Outdoors creates an environment where people can take things at their own pace, build community, and feel like they belong.In This Episode: How Malorie and L.D. first discovered LGBTQ Outdoors through Pride events  Malorie's experience in the Dallas LGBTQ Outdoors community and her new role as an Ambassador Event Coordinator  How seeing the LGBTQ Outdoors banner at Frisco Pride helped L.D. find his people  How pre-trip Zoom calls help participants feel comfortable and prepared  Malorie's unforgettable experience seeing a mama moose and two calves  L.D.'s favorite Yellowstone moment: watching bison in their natural environment  How local guides add history, ecology, and conservation knowledge to the experience  The importance of flexibility, rest days, and going at your own pace  Challenges with altitude, especially for participants coming from lower elevations  How guided trips can change the experience of visiting a park you've been to before  Advice for anyone considering their first LGBTQ Outdoors Adventure Trip  A look at the Trailblazers Society and how you can support LGBTQ Outdoors Get Involved with LGBTQ OutdoorsWant to find your own tribe outdoors? There are lots of ways to get involved with LGBTQ Outdoors:Explore upcoming events and Adventure Trips: https://www.lgbtqoutdoors.com/Find a local chapter or connect with an Ambassador: LGBTQ Outdoors has chapters and events across the country, and you don't have to be a chapter member to attend. Become an Ambassador: Help create welcoming outdoor experiences for LGBTQIA+ people in your community. Join the Trailblazers Society: Become a monthly supporter and help LGBTQ Outdoors continue creating inclusive outdoor experiences. Subscribe to the newsletter: Stay up to date on upcoming events, Adventure Trips, programs, and LGBTQ Outdoors news. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review: If you enjoyed this episode, help us spread the word by subscribing to the LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.Connect with us: Follow LGBTQ Outdoors on social media and join the conversation. You don't have to be an experienced adventurer to get started. You just have to show up.Help support this podcast and the LGBTQ Outdoors mission by joining The Trailblazers Society. To learn more about LGBTQ Outdoors, visit our website.