Co-founder Maggie Ellis, WFR

Maggie's love for the outdoors stems from growing up hiking and camping in Maine. She attended Prescott College in Arizona and graduated with a BA in Peace and Environmental Studies. While living there she worked as an Events Coordinator for the Master of Arts Program at her college, was the director of a non-profit program, and worked for the Adventure Education program at the YMCA. After designing and leading a women's kayaking and yoga trip on the Colorado River, she found her passion for leading women's groups in the wilderness. After four years of being spoiled by the AZ sun, she headed east for a post graduation hike. For two months she hiked the southern third of the Appalachian Trail. She landed in Olympia three years ago and tour manages the Canadian urban roots band, Po' Girl. Maggie's adventurous soul and connection to nature gives her a sense of calm and strength as a woman.

Co-founder Leann Waggoner, WFR

Leann has been an avid backpacker for over 14 years here in the NW and Colorado. She is a world traveler and lover of nature. She received her BA at Evergreen in Environmental Education and has spent over 5 years guiding various wilderness and sailing programs for youth. Leann has completed a crossing of the Pacific Ocean, sailed the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and the Puget Sound. She has traveled alone through Europe and spent some time in Ghana working in an orphanage. Living here in Olympia for 12 years, Leann has established deep roots in her community. Leann is a personal assistant and care giver for a couple with alzheimer's disease and resides in a cute little abode off Boston Harbor road with her dog, Akika.