Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Post 58

As a youth-led mountaineering organization based in Portland, Oregon, we recognize the privilege that comes with our access to the outdoors, in addition to the historic colonization of land we use. In Post 58, we strive to create connections across differences, treating each student with respect and care, seeking and respecting truth and showing passion for the outdoors. We accomplish this through unique partnerships and outreach with organizations serving marginalized teens in the outdoors, acknowledging the history of the land we explore by writing and reading land acknowledgements, and engaging with a diverse group of advisors and members.

Established in the Fall of 2020, the Post 58 Equity Team is a group of primarily students and a few advisors who meet frequently to discuss various ways to enhance the diversity, inclusiveness and equity of the organization. Split into three committees—Education, Outreach and Diversity, and Inclusion and Inner Culture—the Equity Team creates projects, proposals, and activities to improve the policies and culture of the Post. We are committed to providing valuable outdoor learning experiences for everyone, no matter their race, gender, sexuality, religion, outdoor experience, or physical ability. It is our goal to make sure every Post student knows how safe and valued they are in the Post 58 community.