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Building Equity, Leadership, and Community in the Outdoors

2026–2029 STRATEGIC PLAN

Loco por la Aventura’s 2026–2029 strategic plan envisions a bold new chapter. Over these four years, we will strengthen our role as a Latino-led nonprofit expanding outdoor access, equity, and leadership across Oregon and beyond.

Building Equity, Leadership, and Community in the Outdoors

2026–2029 STRATEGIC PLAN

Loco por la Aventura’s 2026–2029 strategic plan envisions a bold new chapter. Over these four years, we will strengthen our role as a Latino-led nonprofit expanding outdoor access, equity, and leadership across Oregon and beyond.

Break Barriers. Build Leaders. Empower Communities.

Through year-round programs in climbing, mountaineering, hiking, rafting, snowshoeing, and outdoor education, we create culturally relevant and bilingual opportunities for families, youth, and individuals. Our leadership development pipeline prepares new guides and educators, while our community events foster belonging and pride. In addition, our BaseCamp Mountaineering Center serves as one of many tools to reinvest in free and affordable programs, but the heart of our mission lives in people, not just places.

OUR VISION

An Outdoors for All
A future where Latino families and diverse communities see themselves represented, welcomed, and empowered in every outdoor space.

Community at the Core
As Loco por la Aventura grows, our community grows with us—finding strength in collective experiences and building leaders who carry equity forward.

Education and Leadership
Outdoor education becomes a pathway for personal growth, professional development, and leadership for youth and adults alike.

Sustainable Growth
The organization expands responsibly, balancing financial sustainability, strong partnerships, and mission-driven innovation.

Cultural Stewardship
Honoring language, identity, and heritage while amplifying immigrant and Latino voices in outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.

OUR ROLE

We work across Oregon and beyond, collaborating with schools, nonprofits, outdoor brands, funders, and public institutions to reimagine who belongs in the outdoors. Loco por la Aventura is a bridge—connecting cultures, languages, and generations. By leveraging partnerships, growing our team, and engaging volunteers, we ensure that organizational growth translates into expanded access and empowerment for our community.

GOALS 2026–2029

Goal 1: Scale Community Impact

  • Reach 10,000+ participants across family, youth, and adult programs.
  • Increase the number of free, bilingual, and culturally relevant events.
  • Expand to new regions in Oregon and beyond.

Goal 2: Strengthen Outdoor Leadership Development

  • Graduate 150+ new leaders through BCEP Latino and future leadership programs.
  • Create mentorship and career pipelines into the outdoor industry.
  • Build partnerships with universities and schools to integrate outdoor equity into education.

Goal 3: Organizational Growth & Resilience

  • Expand staff and volunteer capacity to match community demand.
  • Diversify funding sources across grants, corporate partners, and individual donors.
  • Strengthen internal systems and governance to ensure transparency and sustainability.

Goal 4: Community Hubs & Resources

  • Expand BaseCamp’s role as one community hub among many.
  • Develop mobile outreach and satellite programs to reach underserved areas.
  • Host community-driven workshops, cultural celebrations, and leadership gatherings.

Goal 5: Environmental Stewardship

  • We believe that caring for the land is part of who we are.
  • Promote outdoor ethics, conservation practices, and cultural respect for nature in all our programs.
  • Engage communities in stewardship projects that protect trails, parks, and natural spaces for future generations.

Our growth is not just organizational—it is collective. As Loco por la Aventura expands, we envision communities rising with us, discovering leadership, equity, and belonging through the outdoors.