Queer Outdoor Expedition

Pattie Gonia + Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps present:

10 Scholarships for QTBIPOC folx to learn to backpack

With a vision for removing barriers for QTBIPOC folks to experience the outdoors, Queer Outdoor Expedition is providing 10 fully funded scholarships to applicants for a backpacking course on August 3-10th 2026 in the Eastern Sierra Mountains in California.

Learn more about the course HERE

Apply for a scholarship HERE

Applications are due by 6/17/26 at 11:59 PM PST. Selected applicants will be notified by 6/23/2025.

About Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps

Our partner organization who carries out this trip is Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps a queer and BIPOC founded org. Learn more about ESCC HERE.