Top 40 Black Outdoor Influencers in 2026

1. Rue Mapp

Bio Believer. Mrs. Jones, Founder @outdoorafro @outdoorafroinc, Writer: Nature Swagger + family, friends, horses, wildlife, food, all beautiful design Instagram Handle @ruemapp Instagram Followers 13.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact Request 150 Black Outdoor Instagram Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at [email protected] Copy emailEmail us

2. Mirna Valerio

Bio 11x26.2/16x50K+
@lululemon @llbean @leki.outdoor @darntoughvermont @garmin @epicpass
A 2018 @natgeo Adventurer of the Year *****@themirnavator.com Instagram Handle @themirnavator Instagram Followers 178K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

3. Teresa Baker

Bio Working to increase representation of underrepresented communities in our parks and within the outdoor industry. Instagram Handle @teresabaker11 Instagram Followers 29.9K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

4. Will Robinson

Bio 🥾⛰️ 1st Black man to complete Triple Crown of long distance hiking
PCT 2017
AT 2018
CDT 2019
TRT2021
AZT 2021
👑👑👑
Army Vet *****@akunahikes.com Instagram Handle @akunahikes Instagram Followers 24.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

5. Philip Henderson

Bio On May 12, 2022 seven climbers reached the summit , doubling the number of black climbers to climb Everest. Representation at the highest🙏🏾 Instagram Handle @phil_henderson Instagram Followers 7.4K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

6. Kellee Edwards

Bio “Most Interesting Woman in the 🌎” 3x by @Newsweek,@ChicagoTribune,@OutsideMagazine Travel & Adventure Expert/TV Host:
@travelchannel @history @netflix *****@kelleesetgo.com Instagram Handle @kelleesetgo Instagram Followers 141.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

7. Kai Lightner

Bio I climb rocks🧗🏽& goof off🤪
Founder & CEO: @climbing4change
Sponsors: @arcteryx @evolv_worldwide @petzl_official
Board acct:@kaiboardclimbs *****@rxrsports.com Instagram Handle @kailightner Instagram Followers 107.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

8. Alison Mariella Désir

Bio Helping you get outside!
Author: Running While Black
3x NW Emmy Nom Host
Cofounder: @runningdiversity @woctakethelead
@earthmoverspodcast @harlemrun *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @alisonmdesir Instagram Followers 34.9K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

9. Dwayne

Bio UK Chief Scout @Scouts
▪️Adventurer + Explorer
▪️Motivational Speaker
▪️Presenter
▪️Writer
✉️: *****@jowandermanagement.com Instagram Handle @dwaynefields Instagram Followers 28.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

10. Rhiane Fatinikun

Bio Adventure | Travel | Community
Founder @bgh_uk
My 📚Finding Your Feet
🤝🏾@mountainwarehouse @thewildlifetrusts
Rep @intentbrandwork *****@bghuk.com Instagram Handle @rhianesworld Instagram Followers 5.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

11. Derick Lugo

Bio AT’12, CDT’22, LT’24, PCT’25 👑👑👑 ⛰️ADK 17/46🏔️ 🥾CATS 5/45🥾
My new book: ‘A FABULOUS THRU-HIKE’ 👇🏽 *****@dericklugo.com Instagram Handle @dericklugo Instagram Followers 19.3K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

12. Shilletha Curtis

Bio 🇳🇬A NJ Feral climbing ⛰️✈️& going apeshit
Survivalist @nakedandafraid
Aspiring Mountaineer
Author:Pack Light
AT21•CDT23•NH48•Kili26
@bowlandkettle *****@summitsandspoons.com Instagram Handle @i_am_dragonsky Instagram Followers 15.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

13. Brittany Leavitt

Bio MD✈NYC
@BrownGirlsClimb-CEO
@backcountrypulse -⛑️
@cooperstreetgarden-🌻🐝
@protectourwinters 🧗🏾‍♀️
@colorthecrag
Climber.Adventure.Educator.Speaker. Instagram Handle @bleavitt8 Instagram Followers 12.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

14. Ron Griswell

Bio On a journey to caring more about the environment, my community, and myself.
Founder: @hbcusoutside
Co-Founder: @demboyznthewood
Home in NC & VA *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @rongriswell Instagram Followers 38.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

15. Evan Green

Bio Freelance photo & video focused on the outdoors Instagram Handle @thegreenevan Instagram Followers 7.4K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

16. Tee George

Bio Tee George is an outdoor content creator, community builder, and host of group experiences. She shares hiking guides, camping tips, travel adventures, and beginner friendly tips to make nature more accessible and inclusive. *****@gmail.comMORE Instagram Handle @_asipoftee_ Instagram Followers 264.3K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

17. Nelson Holland

Bio Nelson Holland is an outdoor advocate and enthusiast based in Colorado but born in New York. He has a special soft spot for wildlife and can often be spotted walking with bighorn rams or hanging out with moose for providing much needed representation in the outdoors. On his platform, he has developed a community of plus size, BIPOC, and inclusive hikers who often take his trail recommendations or just have fun with some of the trends he participates in. If there is one thing Nelson wants you to take away from his work, it is that nature is for everyone!MORE Instagram Handle @fatblackandgettinit Instagram Followers 165.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

18. Chelsea Murphy

Bio Here to help you find your way outside 🌿
🏕️ Black motherhood in the outdoors
🍄‍🟫 30 minutes OUTSIDE everyday
📍 PNW 💌: shecolorsnature@gmail *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @she_colorsnature Instagram Followers 110.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

19. Irene Ogeto

Bio Irene is a Texas native who loves hiking, traveling the world, and embracing every moment. Hiking changed her life, and she is deeply passionate about the outdoors. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @blackhikingqueen Instagram Followers 60K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

20. Lauren Gay

Bio Blogger,Podcaster, TV Travel Expert
Outdoors|Adventure Travel
I empower Black women to step out of their comfort zone @blackwomenoutdoors
📍Tampa, FL *****@outdoorsydiva.com Instagram Handle @outdoorsydiva Instagram Followers 48.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

21. Lanisha Renee Blount

Bio 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 📸 🏔️
photo + direction | sony alpha, natgeo travel, fjallraven, peak design, lexar, touchstone 🧗🏾‍♀️
📍SF 👩🏾‍🎓@harvardgsd *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @urbanclimbr Instagram Followers 34.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

22. Zenovia Stephens

Bio Black Family Adventures
Adventure, travel & the life we live along the way
Founder @blackkidsadventures
📍 AL
👇🏾 Partner w/ me *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @blackadventurecrew Instagram Followers 25.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +7% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

23. Tinuke Oyediran

Bio TV Presenter BBC,Channel 5,Independent
Survivor UK
3 Guinness World Records
Host & Keynote Speaker
Adventure Therapy Specialist
*****@intentbrandwork.com Instagram Handle @tinuke_oyediran Instagram Followers 20.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

24. Nicole Snell

Bio TEDx Speaker
Global Speaker • Trainer
CEO @girlsfightback
Founder, Outdoor Defense
Safety • Boundaries
Solo Travel • Hike
HCI Trainer
©️2026
Contact👇🏽 *****@girlsfightback.com Instagram Handle @adventuresofnik Instagram Followers 20.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

25. Ann-Marie

Bio Outdoorswoman🪓🇨🇦🇯🇲 with a splash of Funny Gal💁🏾‍♀️✨️
Casully sharing my daily life as a 4 season Angler, who's afraid to hold fish. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @its_ann_calling Instagram Followers 9.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

26. Ashley Cleveland

Bio SLC, UT ✈️ Baltimore, MD 📍
Just a mom yapping about nature, the nation and cities 💗 🙌🏾 🌱
•nature mini vlogs• policy crashout• *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @outdoorauntie Instagram Followers 4.4K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

27. Whitney Lee

Bio Helping you regulate, reconnect & root with nature
Adventurer | Somatic Practitioner
@sundaygrounding Founder
ΔΣΘ🔺|📍DE | MD | PA🇺🇸
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Get Grounded👇🏾 Instagram Handle @semi_socialite Instagram Followers 2.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +27% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

28. Gina

Bio immersing you into the intimacy of nature 🍃
botanical artist + 🔎 science communicator
💌 *****@wildgina.com 𖦹 san francisco
⇣ shop my art + more! 🐞 Instagram Handle @wildgina Instagram Followers 155.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +21% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

29. Kyana

Bio ✨Global travel with husband & 4 kids
✨Queen of road trips
*****@gmail.com
✨Nature lover 🍃
✨@ford and @zappos ambassador
📍Denver & Atlanta Instagram Handle @blackadventuremom Instagram Followers 36.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +14% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

30. Brandi

Bio Outdoor enthusiast encouraging everyBODY to get outdoors and try new things! This is my life outside!
📍LA
Crownshade code BRANDI15 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @brandihikes Instagram Followers 9K Follower Growth (3mo) +12% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

31. Breonna

Bio Faith. Hope, Love & the Outdoors 😎
📍🇺🇸 Instagram Handle @mountainsquake Instagram Followers 2.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

32. Cory J

Bio 📍Indiana
Traveler🌍 Roadtrip Enthusiast🗺 YouTuber🖥Inspired by Music 🎶
Subscribe to ‘Cory J Adventures’ on YouTube📺
Check out my latest Vlog‼️👇🏿 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @coryj_adventures Instagram Followers 1.2K Follower Growth (3mo) -5% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

33. Bree Chantell

Bio ✈️ inspiring travel through real experiences
📍orlando
✉️ *****@gmail.com
⬇️ let’s hike UTAH! Instagram Handle @twogrlsoneworld Instagram Followers 35.1K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

34. Kanao Greene

Bio ✶ founder of @NAKOAadventure
✶ werkout w/ me on YouTube
⭒ celebrated by @GoodMorningAmerica @CNN @SelfMagazine @Essence *****@kanoagreene.com Instagram Handle @kanoagreene Instagram Followers 33.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

35. Don Witt Penn

Bio 🌲 Plus-size adventurer finding joy on the trail
🏔️ Summited Kilimanjaro 2025 (SP)
✨ Backpacking ,Camping, Hiking
💫 Inspiring others to get outside Instagram Handle @hikingwiththebear Instagram Followers 2.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

36. Olivia Christine

Bio 👋🏽I’m Olivia Christine: a world traveler with lupus sharing wellness travel, outdoors, and local gems
📍 Miami (from NYC 🇵🇷)
📧 *****@ochristine.com Instagram Handle @ochristine Instagram Followers 25.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

37. Emilé Zynobia

Bio *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @curlsinthewild Instagram Followers 11.7K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

38. Elsye Chardonnay Walker

Bio Living life unconventionally.....
"Up here in my tree."
⛷️🏔️#chardonnaychill 🚲 🥾🌎🥂#chardonnaymyway Instagram Handle @elsyew Instagram Followers 2.8K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact