As a child of immigrants and a late bloomer, Song is a mountaineer and fairly new to skiing. She’s excited to inspire those who are new to outdoor experiences and committed to doing something extraordinary at older ages (talk about imposter syndrome). “May we all be neither late bloomers nor early bloomers, but perennials.” Song’s vision is to cultivate a culture of empathy and belonging that leads to more inclusive outdoor experiences.

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