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Founding a Black-owned business in the outdoor industry

Mark Boles

Of the 5,452 outdoor equipment stores in the U.S., only three are run by Black owners. Mark Boles, founder and owner of Intrinsic Provisions, is one of those three.

In this episode, Mark describes why he feels passionate about helping people of color participate in outdoor recreation and the challenges he faces as a Black business owner in the outdoor industry.