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Set Your Boundaries (and Push the Shower)
Serena Ryan, The Notch Hostel
I tried to think about ‘how do I escape the cubical 9-to-5 life and live in the mountains before I’m retired?’
Make a List, and Hike It Twice
Alexandra & Sage Herr, The Granite Gals
We kept finding new goals to pursue, and we just carried through with them.
Choose It, and Stop Saying You “Can’t”
Laura Siebert
If you want to be something, the first decision is just choosing that you want to do it.
Get Out There, and Bring a Friend
CJ Mauger & Bex Wright
We made so many mistakes, but we did it together.
Create Your Future
Jesika Lucarelli & Tallie Martin, Great Mountain Guide Service
There’s really no future unless you create it.
Be Brave Right Where You Are
Amanda Hatley, She Summits, Co.
I realized that I live my best life in the outdoors.
Start Small and Build Confidence
Christi Holmes, Maine Women Hunters
Role models are so important. It’s so hard to picture yourself doing something that you haven’t seen anyone who looks like you doing.
Keep It Creative
Holly Twining, Maine Yoga Adventures
If I’m staying good at my job, I’m going to keep it creative.
Slow Down and Be Present
Lauren Jacobs, University of Maine
Not everyone is going to do it like you, and that is totally fine.
Dig a Hole and Ping Your Mom
Mikayla Clarke, AT and PCT Thru-Hiker
It was the most male-dominated environment I’d been in up to that point.
Take Your Time and Snack A Lot
Shannon Bryan, FitMaine
Instead of ‘I suck at that’, try ‘I’m really good at learning’.