resources

Balanced Rock Resources & Forms

Balanced Rock Liability Waiver

Guidelines and Policies for In-Person Classes during COVID-19

Balanced Rock Cancellation and Refund Policy

General Welcome Letter for Course Participants

Campground-Based Packing List

Backcountry Packing List

Resources for Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Books & Literary Works

• “The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness” by Rhonda V. Magee
• “Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor” by Layla F. Saad
• “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo
• “Racing to Justice: Transforming Our Conceptions of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society” by John A. Powell
• “Mindful Race: Understanding & Transforming Habits of Harm” by Ruth King
• “Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation” by Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Lama Rod Owens with Jasmine Syedullah, PhD

We recommend making literary purchases consciously by supporting BIPOC bookstores, businesses or order directly from the author via their website (if available).

Resources for Continued Action

• Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources (working Google Doc)
• Resources for Accountability and Action for Black Lives (live Google Doc compiled by Carlisa Johnson, shared by Rich Pauloo)
• Anti-Racism Resources for White People (Google Doc created by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein)
• The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture (from Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun)

Organizations Worth Exploring

COVID-19 Relief for Local Organizations

• Relief Fund for Yosemite School Families Impacted by COVID-19 | GoFundMe page 
• Support for NatureBridge | Donate Today
• Support for Sierra Foothill Conservancy | Donate Today

Affiliated & Valued Partners

• National Park Service | nps.gov
• Yosemite Gateway Partners | yosemitegatewaypartners.org
• Tenaya Lodge | tenayalodge.com
• AutoCamp Yosemite | autocamp.com
• Rush Creek | rushcreeklodge.com
• The Moonstone Retreat | Moonstone BR Custom Guided Offerings for Guests
• Yosemite Employee Association | YEA website

Wellness Practitioners in the Yosemite area

Eliza Kerr | elizakerr.com Ayurveda
Blue Oak Ayurveda | blueoakom.com Ayurveda and Massage therapy
Jack Caraco | 
(209) 742-4211 Acupuncture
Michalene Seiler | 
mariposahomeopathy.com Homeopathy
Yosemite Bug Spa | yosemitebug.com/spa.htm Various

Community Resources

Yosemite Community Digital Resource Guide | yoscommunity.com
Raw Roots Farm | rawrootsfarm.com
Mountain Meadows Farm | mountainmeadowfarms.blogspot.com