Mossback Podcast | How historic racism limits access to the PNW wilderness Many preservation advocates, from John Muir to Teddy Roosevelt, held discriminatory views that continue to affect equality in outdoor recreation. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 5, 2025
Investigations Impact 2024: A year investigating labor safety, housing insecurity Cascade PBS’s reporting drew Congressional attention, informed new policy discussions and sparked the resignation of one Seattle director. by Jacob Jones / December 19, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How racism pervades PNW outdoors culture Alison Mariella Désir and Knute Berger talk about the complex legacy of Catherine Montgomery, often called “the mother of the Pacific Crest Trail.” by Knute Berger & Alison Mariella Désir & Gavin Borchert / October 25, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Reclaiming recreational spaces for BIPOC communities Alison Mariella Désir bucks expectations as she explores outdoor activities that have historically been inaccessible to people of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / July 5, 2024
Investigations Audit finds more problems with how WA spent federal COVID aid A new report found 86 issues, a record number, with how state agencies spent funds, listing documentation deficiencies and $1.17B in questioned costs. by Jacob Jones / June 12, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Creating a brave space for BIPOC cyclists Alison Mariella Désir meets with Will Cortez, co-founder of BikePOC PNW, an organization creating space and community for bike riders of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 29, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Riding the waves with Indigenous youth Alison Mariella Désir surfs for the first time on Quinault shores with Warm Current, a camp that shares the sport with young Native students by Alison Mariella Désir / March 22, 2024
Equity Out & Back | Diving into healing-oriented BIPOC swimming lessons Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School helps Alison face her fears and dip her toes into the water by highlighting its calming powers. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 15, 2024
Equity Out & Back: How Black riders helped protect our National Parks Alison saddles up with Geordan Newbill, president of Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the organization and the history of servicemen of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 8, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Finding comfort while camping at Oregon's Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 1, 2024