Mount Maude, South Spectacle Butte, Mount Fernow, Seven Fingered Jack | WA100: Peaks 36-39/100
#WA100Project
Mount Maude, South Spectacle Butte, Mount Fernow, and Seven Fingered Jack are located on the traditional lands of the Entiat, Yakama, Syilx (Okanagan), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, among other Indigenous Peoples, past and present.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:
During this project, I will collaborate with local and national nonprofit groups to spread awareness, to fundraise, to highlight their mission and programs, and sometimes to join representatives of these groups in climbing. My nonprofits will include groups that serve women in the outdoors; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color climbers; LGBTQ+ adventurers, and other underserved and underrepresented group members.
Climbers of Color (CoC) is a Washington State nonprofit organization with the mission to increase access to climbing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color by providing educational courses and supportive mentorship to leaders of color in the climbing community. To accomplish its mission, Climbers of Color provides supportive mentorship, technical training and access to key resources including gear and scholarships.
Soul Trak Outdoors is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit organization that connects communities of color to outdoor spaces while also building a coalition of diverse outdoor leaders. The organization runs a variety of programs that reach youth, college students, and adults within the community who are seeking opportunities for new adventures and knowledge.
THE WA100 PROJECT
Over the next two seasons, Scott Kranz is embarking on a personal journey to climb and document Washington state's 100 highest peaks. These summits are all in the Cascades, the mountain range that transformed his life. His aim behind this project is to celebrate the ways in which we connect with our local landscapes while also giving back by uplifting and supporting the outdoor community and organizations that strive for inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor spaces.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott Kranz is a full-time outdoor photographer and filmmaker based in Seattle. Born and raised in Minnesota, Scott moved to Washington State in 2013 and first explored the Cascade Range, which sparked a lifelong love of outdoor adventure and photography. Since, he’s come to partner with some of the world’s leading brands and shot on all seven continents.