Video: Pattie Gonia Gives a Crash Course on Allyship

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“My work is truly visibility. To take up as much space as I can with the art form of drag when I need to do it, and then knowing when I need to peel away all that space and take up the least amount of space possible, so that people can just show up and have the conversations that need to be had.” - @pattiegonia​ ​ Head to our stories to learn more from @Pattiegonia (she/her) and Wyn (he/him), a self-described intersectional environmentalist and ally-in-progress aiming to progress conversations around privilege and allyship. ​ It’s time to take action. ​ It’s Time to Fly. #timetofly​ ​ This campaign was shot in February 2020 in California, on ancestral lands of the Chumash Indians, Muwekma Ohlone and Miwok Tribes. We hope to be inspired to look inward and progress on our journey of allyship with you.

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The word ally is probably something you’re hearing a lot these days, but what does it actually mean to be an ally in the outdoor community? For Pattie, she’s come to realize that the term isn’t a noun or some sort of title you award yourself after one act of good work. Instead, she argues it’s a verb. Allyship means taking action every day, even when others aren't looking. While that might sound intimidating, allyship can be fun and exciting. It means having conversations with people that have different perspectives from you. It can manifest itself by getting outside and sharing the places you love.

But most importantly, Pattie wants to remind you that sometimes it won't be perfect, and that’s okay.

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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.