As a leader and frequent speaker in Colorado’s outdoor community, Kriste offers experiential workshops that explore the underrepresentation of people of color in nature. An avid trail runner, she serves on the board of the American Trail Running Association. She is the Executive Director of Women’s Wilderness, a Boulder, Colorado-based nonprofit where she creates nature-based events that cultivate a greater sense of agency, community, and connection among women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals.