She’s the first woman and first person of color to complete Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail in winter. Emily Ford picked up a celebrity status along the journey and has become a vocal crusader for inclusivity in the outdoor industry. A gardener by trade, Emily talks about what the outdoors mean to her and the next adventure on her list. You can find her on instagram at @EmilyOnTrail.

Kate Coward is a champion athlete who’s won the grueling Iditarod Trail Invitational, among other competitions. She’s also a coach for others pursuing similar feats of endurance and strength. She talks about pushing herself to her full potential and also the agony of accepting defeat. Follow her on Instagram at @Kate_Coward_Athlete.

A 30-mile fat bike ride on an ice road in the northern most corner of Minnesota. Sound like fun? Leah Gruhn (Jodi’s sister-in-law) thinks so. She talks about racing the Arrow 135, why she wishes Duluth was colder, and blows us away with her top tip. Follow her on Instagram at @LeahGruhn.