Our Impact

15 Years of Expanding Access to the Outdoors

Hoods to Woods introduces young people from historically underserved communities to snowboarding, camping, and leadership experiences that build confidence, belonging, and future leaders.

Numbers tell part of the story. The real impact lives in the people.

Years of Impact

400+

Youth Served

100%

First-Time Outdoor Participants

92%

BIPOC Youth

States Reached

68%

Return Participation Rate

Youth Access & Participation

Hoods to Woods removes financial, cultural, and logistical barriers so young people can experience the outdoors, often for the first time.

400+

youth served since founding

200

youth served in 2025

100%

first-time snowboarders or outdoor travelers

92%

BIPOC participants

11–18

age range

NYC

based with national reach

Leadership & Skill Development

Our programs are designed for progression. Youth don’t just attend, they return, lead, and grow.

68%

of youth return for multiple programs

420+

leadership hours delivered in 2025

youth completed multi-day experiences

youth stepped into peer leadership roles

Representation & Culture Shift

Representation changes outcomes. Hoods to Woods reshapes who is seen, and who belongs, in outdoor culture.

78%

BIPOC coaches, mentors, and staff

2.4M+

earned media impressions

original storytelling pieces produced

brand and media collaborations

Community & Mentorship

Hoods to Woods is powered by relationships, between youth, mentors, families, and communities.

100+

volunteer mentors engaged

1,200+

mentorship hours delivered

school and community partners

Built to Last

Sustainable impact requires strong leadership, accountability, and long-term vision.

$500K

invested in youth programs to date

$200K

2025 operating budget

64%

of funding from multi-year partners

years of continuous operation

Support Our Mission

Help Us Reach More Youth

Your contribution helps connect NYC youth to the outdoors through snowboarding, mentorship, and adventure.