From screen to stage
The music that sets the tone for the 2026 No Man’s Land Festival trailer comes alive with LVDY in a live performance that hums with feeling and intention. Let the sound wash over you before we gather IN DENVER.
LVDY [pronounced “LADY”] is the Colorado-based duo of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable, creating music that moves, uplifts, and connects. With roots in singer-songwriter, indie-folk and a sound shaped by soaring harmonies and organic instrumentation, LVDY crafts songs that feel like home. In unison, it is almost unrecognizable who’s who, and in harmony, an effortless blend that welcomes the exhale. Their uplifting sound and intimate storytelling weave love anthems in and out of their messages, with simple yet important reminders that we’re not alone.
Their ethereal harmonies, musical warmth, and meaningful lyrics find inspiration in the beauty of the outdoors as they draw influence from artists like Maggie Rogers, Rising Appalachia, Brandi Carlile, JOSEPH, and Trevor Hall. Though their roots lie in the singer-songwriter realm, their music is intentionally genre-fluid, allowing them to adapt their sound to a wide range of audiences, settings, and collaborations.
Through it all, LVDY remains driven by the belief that music is medicine and community is everything.
2026 GUESTS + SPEAKERS
each year, we gather the hearts, minds, and community that make up no man’s land together for a heckin good time.
We invite women + allies from across the country who embody our mission to un-define femininity and share our goal of gender EQUALITY. Real magic is brought to life by the individuals we bring out to let their talents shine.
Kathleen Hooper + Aubrey Mable CRAFT MUSIC THAT FEELS LIKE HOME. OUR FLOW ASL INTERPRETERS increase accessibility for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER CAT RUNNER CAPTURES THE MAGIC, AND Videographer Kim Shively documents the MAYHEM.
BETH KEEFAUVER //SHE, HER
Beth Keefauver earned her Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing at the University of Tennessee. In 2015, Beth joined the faculty at the University of South Carolina Upstate where she teaches creative and professional writing, environmental literature, women's and gender studies, and manages the student literary journal, Persimmon Creek. Beth enjoys outdoor adventuring by boot, bike, ski, and paddleboard. In 2020, she biked the entire 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. She shares a two-acre patch of earth in the southern Appalachian mountains with her two sons, their dog, and a pair of lop-eared bunnies.
COMING SOON
TK // CC
CAT RUNNER // HE, HIM
Cat Runner is a transgender rock climber and advocate from Kentucky, famous for winning HBO's reality show The Climb in 2023, gaining prominence for his skill and trans joy. He's also known for co-founding advocacy groups like the Queer Climbers Network and Trans Climbers Belong, challenging exclusionary policies in sports and promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in climbing. Runner combines his passion for climbing, running (including obstacle course races), and photography with activism, using his platform to create resources and fight for trans rights in athletics.
Photograph courtesy of Madison Browning.
JEN GURECKI // SHE, HER
Jen Gurecki is the founder and CEO of Coalition Snow, a women-owned and operated ski + snowboard brand. Coalition’s mission is to put an end to shrink-it-and-pink-it and toxic bro culture and amplify a community that values camaraderie over competition and solidarity over sending. She also founded Zawadisha, a social enterprise whose mission is to provide small loans to rural Kenyan women to finance their livelihoods. Jen holds a master’s degree from Prescott College and dropped out of their PhD program when she realized that being a CEO was more productive. She’s been featured in Outside Magazine, Huck Magazine, Red Bull Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs. She spends her evenings wondering what Joan Jet would do and reminiscing about that time she cycled across Africa.
KIM shively // she, her
Kim Shively is a filmmaker whose projects are largely interested in exploring representations of landscape, nature, and mortality in popular culture. Much of her work originates with the idea of the palimpsest – a surface or place on which texts, ideas, and histories are continually being created and erased. Shively produces, shoots and edits her own work, and has worked on a wide array of documentary and commercial projects. A selection of her clients include; The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Redline Contemporary Arts Center, Human Rights Campaign, Fentress Architects, M12 Studio, Exhibit A Pictures, The Gill Foundation, and The Clyfford Still Museum.
MO BECK // SHE, HER
Maureen “Mo” Beck is a professional climber and nonprofit leader whose career bridges elite athletic achievement, storytelling, and social impact. A pioneer of adaptive climbing, Mo has established and climbed numerous difficult first ascents in Yosemite, Zion, and across the western United States, and is widely respected for her bold big-wall, trad, and crack climbing. She is the first female amputee to climb at the 5.13 grade and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the sport. Beyond her accomplishments on the rock, Mo is a powerful advocate for access, inclusion, and representation in the outdoors. She is the co-founder of Paradox Sports, a nonprofit organization that serves people with physical disabilities through adaptive climbing and outdoor experiences, and serves as a professional speaker and mentor.
NINA WILLIAMS // SHE, HER
Nina Williams is a professional rock climber, leadership coach, and outdoor industry executive. Renowned for her bold highball bouldering and cutting-edge ascents, she was one of the first women to climb at the V13 grade and has completed numerous first female ascents on some of the world’s most demanding boulder problems, as well as hard traditional and sport routes up to 5.14b. Beyond her achievements on the wall, Nina is a respected leader in the climbing community and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the American Alpine Club, where she helps guide the organization’s mission to support climbers, protect climbing areas, and foster a strong, inclusive climbing culture. Her work bridges elite performance, mindset training, and service to the broader outdoor community.
tara warren // she, her
Tara Warren is a mountain runner, run coach and race director. She and her husband, Bryce, are raising their teenage boys in the foothills of Ogden, Utah where they stay active enjoying easy mountain access and year-round sport options. Tara loves racing the 100 mile ultra distance and helping bring more women into the sport through advocacy and coaching. “Completing the Rocky Mountain Slam in 2024 was a surreal experience. Being able to do this in honor of my late mom took a little bit of the sting away of missing her while raising money for the ALS association.”
VANESSA CHAVARRIAGA POSADA // she, her, ella
Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada is an environmental sociologist and outdoor athlete from Medellín, Colombia. She is a three-culture kid whose childhood was split between Colombia, the U.S. and Mexico. As an immigrant and woman of color herself, Vanessa recognizes the systemic barriers that purposefully keep BIPOC out of outdoor spaces. Taking up space in the outdoor community feels revolutionary. Her work now focuses on the intersections of race, identity, and nature through sponsored content, DEI education, public speaking, and writing. Photograph courtesy of Guy Fattal from the film “OUTLIER: Common”.
women AND NONBINARY-owned small businesses + ARTISTS
Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, we do not charge artists OR NPOS TO TABLE AT OUR EVENT. they bring so much LIGHT TO OUR LIVES, and we honor their creativity, drive, and grit. stop by and support GENDERQUEER and women-owned small businesses + artists’ work!
Britni Mara
Britni Mara (goes by Mara, she/her) is a Boulder-based visual artist who earned her BFA in Studio Art from Bradley University in 2013. The following year, she pursued post-graduate studies at the Siena Art Institute in Italy, and since then, she has been passionately creating fine art. Mara has been creating art full-time for the last six years. She’s a Chicagoan, born and bred, but recently moved to Boulder, Colorado. Seeking more access to nature and new inspiration, the artist now calls Colorado home.
DRAWING FROM NATURE
Andrea Slusarski (she/her) is a visual artist, professor, creative director, and visual journaler based in Colorado. Fascinated by how learning is impacted by Creativity, her visual and teaching processes are fueled by this curious study. Whether in drawing, designing, or riding, Andrea connects her various types of lines through plein air sketchbook drawings, snowboarding, studio collaborations, and sharing Creativity with all types of students. A firm believer in the power of little-c creativity (daily creative acts) - Professor Slu provides various workshops and lectures on how to embrace one’s own creative light to find more connection and fun through creative pursuits.
Photograph by Karen Lane.
LAUREN ECHO
Lauren Echo (she/her) is a designer and muralist with an eye for color who loves to help brands turn heads with some creative flair and outdoor inspiration.
MERA WELLNESS
Mera Wellness, co-founded by Rebecca Schwager + Ashley Vandyne (she/her), is an all-natural skincare brand based in Boulder, CO. Their products are produced in small batches using toxin-free, organic, earth-derived ingredients, and formulas blend the wisdom of Ayurveda with modern science to support holistic, everyday wellness.
NOW OR NOODLES
Hannah Reeves (she/her) is the artist behind Now or Noodles. Currently based out of Colorado, Hannah started making doodles during a rough patch of her life and never stopped. She loves ramen and hopes that you know you’re doing amazing.
ONLY FRANS ART STUDIO
Fran (she/her) is the creator of OnlyFran’s. She is currently creating a grocery store collection called OnlyFran's Supermarket. OnlyFran's Supermarket serves up everyday absurdity in bright, juicy colors. It’s a playful world where grocery aisles hold secrets, feelings come in cans, and humor sits right beside heartbreak. Each piece is a reminder that life is weird, wonderful, and always worth a second look in the checkout line.
Symbiosis Gear
Symbiosis Gear is a women-owned outdoor gear company founded by long-distance hiker Sarah Berkeley. They are one of the only brands dedicated to creating backpacking and hiking equipment specifically designed for femme bodies, addressing the discomfort and injuries caused by backpacks built for men. Their designs prioritize fit, freedom of movement, and comfort—no boob squish, no chafing, no compromises. By putting women’s needs first, Symbiosis Gear is not just making better gear; they are creating a sense of belonging and equity in the outdoor industry. This is just the beginning.
Wild Brush
Julianne Mohoney (she/her), founder of Wild Brush, is on a mission to empower all humans to get outside with gear as beautiful as the places they adventure. After years of purchasing gear designed by people who value profit over functionality and decided that it was time for something new. With an old sewing machine and custom fabric designed by artistic friends, a company was born. Jules sews artist-designed, eco-friendly outdoor gear made to help you feel comfortable in who you are wherever you adventure, and Wild Brush has grown into a passionate community over the past 5 years.
WORM GREETINGS
Made with love in Denver CO, Danny T. (they/them) makes Worm Greetings to bring people silliness and laughter with just their pen + paper.
