Growing up both Navajo and white has led Dr. Len Necefer to navigate two completely different worlds and feel not fully accepted by either. One area he felt this, in particular, was skiing. The worlds never crossed. But in 2017 he decided to chart his own course by exploring how mountain sports could be used as an extension of his Navajo identity. This goal has inspired him to connect Navajo cultural traditions with the mountains he climbs and has evolved into a vessel for healing and empowerment not just for himself but for other native folks. Recently he sat down with the Dirtbag Diaries Podcast to talk about this journey and why it’s important for other indigenous communities to connect with the outdoors in this intimate way.
About The Author
stash member Katie Lozancich
TGR Staff Writer and photographer. Fond of bikes, pow, and dogs. Originally from Northern CA, home for me has ranged from the PNW to a teepee in Grand Teton National Park.
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