Our Mission

Our Ethos

Our Motivation

Promote the prioritization of wellness while exploring nature for all persons, through safe and responsible recreation.

We are guests in nature.

Let us care for and protect her, as nature’s health and our own are connected.

We are guests on indigenous lands.

Let us seek to understand, respect, and actively advocate.

We are guests of land/trail managers.

Let us abide by their guidelines and rules.

The driving forces behind GirlGoneGood® are:

  • helping others find new trails to explore

  • encouraging respectful/smart hiking

  • wellness and mental health

  • supporting local/small business/community

  • paying it forward

Admittedly a ridiculous business name, yet kinda catchy and has slowly made a name for itself. The website started in 2012 to showcase travels and smoothies mostly, and boy, have we grown.

Sponsored Charities

  • Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust

    Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust

    Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s (MMLT) mission is “To legally protect and steward private lands having ecological, biodiverse, aesthetic, and cultural value and to foster engagement with wilderness.”

    There are four properties open to the public for hiking and snowshoeing. They are; Blueberry Mountain, High Lonesome Nature Reserve, Poole Family Nature Sanctuary, and Rose Hill Nature Reserve.

    MMLT also offers a variety of events and fundraisers throughout the year in support of their conservation efforts.

    Visit MMLT

  • Boots on the Ground

    Boots on the Ground (BOTG) is anonymous peer support for First Responders, by First Responders. They provides 24/7 trained support for first responders, nurses, and veterans across Canada.

    This includes retired and serving Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS and Corrections Officers across the Province along with civilian members of these organizations.

    Need help? Reach out and call 1-833-677-2668 tool free. If you are in crisis call 911, your local crisis line or go to your nearest hospital.

    Visit BOTG
Vickie Lanthier

Vickie M Lanthier

Author. Speaker. Avid Hiker.

I’m a 14 yr military veteran and former IT consultant who completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and runs GirlGoneGood® in my spare time. In 2023, Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau was published and is available at all Ottawa are independent bookstores and Chapters-Indigo. I am currently writing a book for all those who want to live a big life but can’t seem to catch a break. You can follow my author journey and discover articles on adversity and well-being at vickiemlanthier.com

Admittedly this all sounds like an odd mix of interests; however adventure, media, and health are the backbone of GirlGoneGood®.

As a frequent wanderer and avid day hiker with over 20 yrs experience, I understand how intimidating new trails can be if you don’t have all the information to properly prepare. The resources here help bridge that gap so that you can experience the immense benefit to our well- being that nature provides, while engaging in safe and responsible recreation.

 Contact

  • Perth, ON K7H 1H6

  • hello@girlgonegood.com

  • hello@girlgonegood.com