women who break trail

“Woodsmen”, “craftsmen”, “outdoorsmen” – we want to hear about Canadian outdoorsWOMEN. Women Who Break Trail is a lino print series that seeks to celebrate the many mighty women who have defied odds, trekked the wilderness and were the first to enter masculine industries, breaking trail for women like us.

Lumberjills, Indigenous women, frontier women, wilderness riders, gold rush prospectors, momma's and daughters -- find Women Who Break Trail lino prints below and read a few of the wild ole’ stories that have been unrecorded, forgotten or recaptured here. Reminding us of the many women who lived rich, hardy, brave lives right here -- starting in Timmins Ontario!

Mattawa’s rebel: anahareo

Breaking trail {verb} in winter, to hike in the lead position, forcing one’s way through untrammeled snow. It is far easier to walk in the tracks of someone else who has already “broken”trail. The easiest way to break trail in deep snow is to break trail with a group, walking in a single line, the leader breaks trail and the group members take turns leading the way, setting a courteous track with fewer blunders and barriers.