Adventure Sports Network Recognizes NOLS Instructor Jorge Moreno

February 21, 2020

Jorge Moreno surrounded by four smiling children while volunteering at Latino Outdoors

Jorge Moreno, NOLS instructor and volunteer for the nonprofit Latino Outdoors, brings irresistible enthusiasm and positivity to the field. Recognized for his efforts to make the outdoors a more inclusive place, Jorge is passionate about mentoring young people, especially those who face barriers to access.

“Jorge didn’t know what a sleeping bag was until he was 33 years old. Flash forward five years and he’s dedicated to being a bridge between the Latino community and the outdoor world he’s now firmly rooted in.

Growing up in the projects with a single mom, Jorge’s childhood and young adult life was about as far from the backcountry as one can get. As a teenager he started working full-time at a construction company to support himself, offering him a unique perspective on the outdoors and the privileges that come with it.

Jorge now works at National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), the global leader in wilderness education, and is a volunteer and ambassador for Latino Outdoors, a nonprofit that connects Latino communities across the country with the wilderness.

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Brooke Ortel

Brooke is a runner and writer who enjoys finding adventure in the everyday. True to her island roots, she loves sunshine, that salty ocean smell, and the sound of waves against the shore.