How do we improve diversity, inclusion and sustainability in the Sea to Sky outdoor
industry? I am passionate about activism and want to address the divide in outdoor recreation and
outdoor spaces at Quest University and in my local community. In my keystone I plan to do this by
designing my dream: a used outdoor gear store on the Quest University campus, which is an
important space to promote community, unity, and identity for everyone. I aim to create fresh
opportunities for everyone to connect, form bonds with like-minded people, gain access to critical
information, and take part in hands-on learning experiences in locations such as the Sea to Sky and
Squamish.
This space will promote diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability and will offer a diverse
range of gear, clothing, and accessories for outdoor activities. It will also provide services such as
buying, selling, trading, sharing, distributing, recycling, renting, and repairing new and used gear. I
aim to create a warm, inviting, and well-organized environment that encourages individuals from all
walks of life to explore and engage in outdoor recreation and outdoor spaces. By doing so, this will
foster a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable outdoor community that will benefit Quest, the
local community, and future generations of Quest students and the Sea to Sky region.