About Carlie Graham
Originally from Washington state, Ambassador Carlie Graham is now in Southern California where she lives and attends college. When COVID hit, Carlie jumped into backpacking, climbing and mountaineering and hasn’t looked back since. Currently, she runs the climbing team at UC Irvine and is looking for more ways to get involved in climate advocacy and increasing accessibility to outdoor recreation.
Running the Oregon Cascade 100
Why am I running 100 miles?
In 2022, I wrote in my journal before my first ultra “If I, Carlie Graham, can run a 50k race, then anyone can do anything”.
At the time, I didn’t fully understand the barriers that stand in the way of many who wish to pursue their dreams. This fundraiser is an opportunity to provide a stepping stone for a few women who are looking to open up their lives to the impact of outdoor recreation and chasing the unknown.
Why Get Out and Give Back?
“Since that first race, I joke that I have fallen in love with suffering, but truly I have fallen in love with my ability to persevere, do hard things, and share my experiences with others.
To donate today is to directly help give a woman the opportunity to build confidence in the outdoors, further discover her joy and chase hard things. “