Started in 1978 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, and later given the full month of May, Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month celebrates the myriad achievements, influences, and contributions of the AAPI community to our world.
Each May, we take the time to remember these contributions and celebrate the talented and incredible people who the month is meant to celebrate. Join Sender One in learning a bit more and finding new ways to celebrate today!
AAPI Heritage in Climbing
While climbing has developed a modern reputation for being dominated by a white base of climbers. This has been driven by socioeconomic factors and systemic advantages often denied to members of the AAPI community. But it is important to remember that this reputation is both extremely modern and that it belies a rich history of indigenous climbing traditions that long predate V-grades, gyms, and popular knowledge in America.
AAPI Climbing Follows
There's also a ton of AAPI Climbers out there right now changing the game and bringing the joys of the outdoors to a wider community. While we've only got space to highlight a few, you'll be pleasantly surprised if you follow along that many, many more people are advancing the cause of representation and spreading the joy of climbing!
Outdoor Asian isn't just about climbing--they celebrate the AAPI community in all manner of outdoor activities. With an Instagram full of great highlights, an absolute banger of a logo, and plenty of ways to get involved, Outdoor Asian is a magnificent group to keep eyes on!
AAPI Heritage Month Events
Events in Los Angeles
LAPL is hosting a series of events celebrating AAPI Heritage & History
Discover Los Angeles is also highlighting a number of events,
We hope all of our community enjoys the celebrations and finds a new sense of appreciation for the beauty and strength brought to climbing and the world by the diversity of our community. Happy AAPI Heritage month!