Kat Ripley, Juniper Moss Guide Services

I don’t even think I fully had realized at the time that that’s what I was doing, was trying to run away… there was just a draw to go somewhere else and do something grand.

Lindsay Currier, Bikepack Maine

Don’t give up - just have reasonable expectations. I don’t have expectations really for anything anymore in my life, and that’s just made my life a lot better.

Torey Lee Brooks

Don’t get the impression I’m a good nordic skier, I’m just good at long, arduous stubbornness!

Michelle Boyer, Arctic Lynx Maternity Activewear

If activity is part of your life pre-pregnancy, I think that it’s such a gift to stay active during pregnancy and beyond.

Kristina Cannon, Main Street Skowhegan & Mary Haley, MXH Marketing

There’s no reason why we couldn’t do it here…. it’s just, no one had.

Meg Pierce, Inclusive Ski Touring

I really enjoy starting something when you’re kind of at the sucking stage, but you can see yourself progressing very quickly…. I’m very addicted to that sharp part of the learning curve.

Traci Bisson, Golden Dog Adventure Company

We’ll carry extra water, we’ll carry snacks, so you don’t need to. It’s really a no-brainer, and that’s what people need, because they’re so busy in their lives. They just want to go, have fun and not have to think about it.

The dollars that you pay at a local outfitter are directly going back to their family, their home, their schools, local shops… and that’s really important.

Alexandra Roberts, Alexandra Roberts Photography

I think that I have a very specific client, and that client is somebody who doesn’t care about napkin colors, for example. They basically just care about the moments that are happening, and not making their wedding feel like a television production.

Jackie Lastinger, The Girls Trip Adventure Co.

I’m just trying to inspire other women to get out there with other women and not be scared, and just get out of their comfort zones. And go do this cool shit you know you can do.

Jessica Carter, Carter’s XC Ski Center

I’ve always found peace and tranquility with getting outside and enjoying nature. It’s like my spiritual place, really.