Hoods to Woods

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Hoods to Woods

November 13, 2009 | Adventurers, Snow

Brian Deka Paupaw was born and raised in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn — a world away from the ski lifestyle. But once he discovered snowboarding as an undergrad, it changed his life. He’s been riding for about nine years now, and made the short film, “Hoods to Woods“, about his journey from sidewalks to mountaintops, and his mission to bring the outdoors to the urban community. He also recently started the Hoods to Woods Foundation, a non-profit that brings the outdoors to at-risk youth in New York City.

Great work Brian!

Hoods to Woods trailer #1 from Brian Paupaw on Vimeo.

4 Comments »

DNLee said:

Thanks for sharing. I so feel him on the Hoods to Woods initiative – I try my hand at the same thing, too. It is so exciting and refreshing to see how big our community of urban outdoor recreationists really is.

Plus, I’m re-realizing how small the world is, even the cyber world. Did you know that you got a shot out on Kim Hannula’s Gelogoy Blog? here is the link to be sure http://scienceblogs.com/stressrelated/2009/11/what_experiences_bring_minorit.php?utm_source=networkbanner&utm_medium=link

I’m so exciting to know you!!!! and if you want to submit something to the Diversity in Science Carnival – you still can. Just email me the link to your post directly. It can be an old post that is relevant.

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Black Girls RUN! said:

Love it! It’s so important to expose our community to non-traditional sports.

# 16 November 2009

Rue (author) said:

Wow – small world indeed! I am also glad to have met you and I make sure to share your blog wherever and whenever I can! Let me dig up what I can find that connects with traditional science?

# 16 November 2009

Rue (author) said:

I totally agree BGR! — which is why I love your site!

# 16 November 2009