Background
It all started when…
Issa Vibe Adventures, LLC. was established in July 2017 by Lisa Colvin, Charles Gbenyon, Jr. and Ali Steele. We came together as a group of friends just looking to escape the city and explore the mountains in search of a well known waterfall. The experience was absolutely amazing but we quickly noticed we didn’t see anymore black people on the trail besides ourselves. Absolutely none… We then knew we had a job to do. We documented every aspect of the hike and posted on social media. In this day, social media has become a large asset in exposure to new things. We dove in head first and made it our mission to reconnect black people back to nature. And in that moment, Issa Vibe Adventures was born.
Issa Vibe was founded on the principles of exposing black people to various outdoor activities that are not very common for our demographic. We yearn to diversify nature through visuals, engagement, and making our people feel welcome and comfortable in nature. Since establishment, Issa Vibe has incorporated various other activities that our community can benefit from.
Community Unity
It is a common goal for all of us to improve the lives of disadvantaged individuals and groups by facilitating group activities that tackle the multiple problems that face our community such as hunger, homelessness, nutrition and sustainability. Click the “How can I help” icon in the top right corner to learn more about all of our community service projects.
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Our Mission
Issa Vibe Adventures is a Black-led outdoor experience company reconnecting historically excluded communities to nature through guided hiking, kayaking, yoga, gardening, and community wellness.
We create safe, joyful spaces where Black people—and all those navigating fear, trauma, or disconnection—can explore nature with confidence, community, and culture. Through movement, mindfulness, and storytelling, we reclaim our place in the outdoors, one adventure at a time.
“See you at the top!”
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