Tommy Corey with Kim Merrikin, Anastasia Allison, Tasheon Chillous, Hector Rafael, and Shaynedonovan Elliott

Subjects include backcountry horse rider Gillian Larson, Triple Crowner and sponsored athlete Jack Jones, self-described “seminomadic van-dwelling grandma” Pacific Crest Trail hiker Karen DeSousa, Filipinx immigrant and park ranger Francis Eymard Mendoza, adaptive athlete Annijke Wade, New York Hunters of Color ambassador Brandon Dale, bestselling author and runner Mirna Valerio, and many more. All Humans Outside is a collection of stories that readers may find both inspirational and informative.

Tommy Corey is an LGTBQ+ Mexican-American photographer whose creative endeavors focus on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the outdoors. His work has been featured by Outside, Gear Junkie, PetaPixel,This Is Range, the Pacific Crest Trail Association, and many outdoor nonprofits. His thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail led to a wholehearted devotion to the outdoors.

Kim Merrikin is a surfer, communicator, and fat activist based in Seattle, Washington. On her Instagram, @movefatgirl, she shares her experience being a fat female recreational athlete moving her body for fun & joy, not weight loss. She is vocal about the experiences of being autistic and neurodivergent in nature and daily life.

Anastasia Allison is the inventor and founder of Kula Cloth. Kula Cloth is the original antimicrobial pee cloth for all the places you ‘go’. She is a longtime backpacking instructor with a passion for sustainability and open conversations around accessible hygiene.

Whether in gyms or on trails, Tasheon Chillous’ mission is to provide a liberating and comfortable environment. She understands the deep-seated fears of taking up space, being judged for taking breaks, or even for how they breathe. By embracing nature and all its diverse forms, Tasheon helps others, and herself, see their bodies as part of the unique natural landscape, finding peace and liberation in every breath they take.

Hector Rafael is a yoga instructor and lifelong advocate for sustainability, inspired by his Puerto Rican upbringing and deep-rooted respect for the environment. Raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, by a single mother who instilled zero-waste values, Hector learned early on that food was never just food—it was nourishment, connection, and responsibility.

Shaynedonovan Elliott is a photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and storyteller who connects deeply with the world through visual expression and nature. Born in Germany, he spent much of his life moving between the U.S. and Europe before settling in Washington, where he found solace in hiking and photography. After adopting a deaf Dalmatian named Lace, their bond became a source of healing and unspoken understanding. As a deaf individual, Shaynedonovan experiences the world through sight and energy, capturing emotions that transcend language.

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