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10 Gorgeous Instagram Accounts of Outdoorsy Women

07/31/2015 by Kristin Addis 24 Comments

“She was free in her wildness. She was a wanderess, a drop of free water. She belonged to no man and to no city” – Roman Payne

Lately I’ve come to realize that the place I feel happiest is in the wilderness. It can be a forest, mountain, or even a beach or desert – as long as it’s unadulterated nature, I feel at home.

Earning a breathtaking view, endorphins running wild, is magical. Climbing, swimming, boating, or walking to get there makes it all that much sweeter and limited to those who are willing to go the extra mile (or 20).

Though I hadn’t really thought about it or realized it previously, active vacations and the great outdoors have both been the focus of my travels from the beginning and, by extension, my Instagram channel:

A post shared by Kristin Addis (@bemytravelmuse) on Mar 12, 2016 at 11:26am PST

While climbing down the Huemul Circuit on day 3 of 4 in Patagonia

Patagonia is phenomenal and really inspired me take my photos to the next level.

The following are the accounts of amazing outdoor women who inspire me to keep improving with my photography, to keep getting outside, and keep pushing myself harder:

@roundtheworldgirl

A post shared by Elise ? (@roundtheworldgirl) on Dec 28, 2016 at 10:34pm PST

“Growing up on an old dude ranch tucked away in the mountains of Wyoming, my earliest memories involve being outside exploring our beautiful natural world.  This love for all things wild has stayed with me over the years and helped shape me into who I am today!” – Elise Sterck

Elise is proof that Rapunzel does exist, and she’s in the form of a badass mountain girl. Almost all of her photos depict her climbing, playing in the snow, and trekking in absolutely breathtaking places.

@breezeTurner

A photo posted by b r e e z e t u r n e r (@breezeturner) on Jul 18, 2015 at 11:09am PDT

“I grew up in a household where we valued experiences over stuff, always. It took me getting a little lost and doing some soul searching in my twenties to rediscover that being outside and experiencing life is the key to my happiness. There is no limit to exploration and experiences when you venture outside… It is constantly changing and my time spent outdoors is always fulfilling.” – Breeze Turner

In contrast to the mountain and cold weather accounts I love to follow, Breeze’s account is usually about paddle boarding and summery, blue places. It doesn’t hurt that her adorable dog makes plenty of cameos.

@tiffPenguin

A photo posted by tiffany nguyen (@tiffpenguin) on Jul 12, 2015 at 9:44pm PDT

Tiffany Nguyen is a fellow Southern Californian and a dentist in her day job. I started following her around 20k followers earlier in the year and have been impressed, though not surprised because her photos are amazing, at her quick climb to nearly 50k.

Her photos are inspirational and well thought-out. I always get ideas from her awesome account.

@chelseaKauai

A photo posted by Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) on Jul 19, 2015 at 10:32pm PDT

“Defining exactly who I am or what I do is an ongoing process: adventurer, graphic designer, model, equal parts yogi, diver, surfer, hiker. I’m captivated by the world around me and the people in it. Exploring outdoors feeds all the facets of myself that I want to cultivate: the part that is brave and energetic, the part that wants to slow down and savor, the part that cares equally about self, others, and the earth, and the part the falls in love over and over again.” – Chelsea Yamase

After receiving the quote above from Chelsea via email I liked her even more. She adventures around one of my favorite places (I visited Kauai often when I was younger) taking gorgeous pictures, communicating emotion eloquently in each one. What I like is how relatable she is when she says that defining herself is an ongoing process. I feel you sister!

@brookeWillson

A photo posted by “B” 24 | AB Rockies | ?? (@brookewillson) on Jul 22, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT

“My heart truly does belong to places I haven’t even explored yet! The outdoors have been world changing for me, meeting and connecting like minded people along the way. I want to continue to expand and grow my level of activity in the outdoors, travel and inspire other people to do the same. My hashtag #freshairandfreedom speaks for itself. I feel the most ‘free’ and at peace when outside, disconnecting from the fast paced world in the city.” – Brooke Willson

Brooke is a 24 year old from Alberta, Canada, which is the perfect place to have as a backyard for nature lovers and converts. She’s instantly likable from her photos which feature a nice mix of warm and cold places.

@infiniteSatori

A photo posted by Stephanie Dandan △ S A T O R I (@infinitesatori) on May 23, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

“On the skin of things I’m a writer, diarist, photographer, yogini, nomad, explorer. A curious storyteller, to tie it whole. Since I was young I’ve always had this manic urge to explore and deep down I knew that my life was never mine to keep. What floods through my senses becomes words and photographs for others to witness. Through this, I want to unify people with the belief that there is beauty in light and darkness. And that we are all tied to one another and experiencing each other in reflection. I let myself fall in love with the world moving through me everyday, that’s where my inspiration feeds from” – Stephanie Dandan

Stephanie is the only girl on this list whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in person. We were both brand new bloggers and instagrammers back then but the subject didn’t even come up while we were hanging out. Instead we were occupied playing in waterfalls and riding motorbikes around Pai.

I love her account because everyone she photographs looks beautiful thanks to her expert wielding of light in her photos. Given I know how awkward I can be in front of the camera, she must be a great photographer in order to get her models to always look so relaxed and calm. Kudos, Steph. We’ve come a long way!

@dulceRuby

A photo posted by SOULॐTRAVELER✨?⚡️???✨ (@dulceruby) on Jun 11, 2015 at 11:48am PDT

“I love the great outdoors because they serve as reminders for how beautiful the Universe truly is; reconnecting us to our Self & like beauty, while alleviating us of our troubles as we venture forward and travel deeper into beautiful, natural destinations – all the while disconnecting to reconnect with what matters most: our Self & our Earth. This is where we thrive (without chaos or distractions), and where we can simply BE” -Dulce Ruby

This account combines meditation and mindfulness practice with the great outdoors. It’s a source of beauty and inspiration, and a little reminder to come to the present whenever possible.

@lisaBao

A photo posted by Lisa Bao ✌?️ (@lisabao) on Jul 1, 2015 at 8:24am PDT

“I love spending time connecting with nature. What I love about being outdoors is it really puts things in perspective for me. I often find myself humbled by the vast amount of beauty there is to see and experiences to be had. I always come back from my adventures feeling refreshed and ready to tackle on new challenges.” – Lisa Bao

San Francisco native Lisa has gorgeous photos of California, something I always love seeing because it’s a beautiful state and underrepresented on outdoorsy Instagram accounts!

@annnieGirl

A photo posted by AnneCherise ? (@annniegirl) on Jul 8, 2015 at 11:49am PDT

Annie’s account makes me think, ‘girl power’ every time I look at it, and that’s what I love filling my IG feed with. Depicting mainly mountains and hiking, it’s perfect for hikers and fresh-air lovers.

Those are just a few of my favorites, but I’d love to discover more! Leave your favorite outdoorsy women Instagram account (or just favorite in general) in the comments!

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  1. Amanda | Chasing My Sunshine says

    07/31/2015 at 8:24 am

    I feel instantly at ease when I am outdoors, mostly when it is outside of a city. Cities can feel good too, but they don’t have that same sense of calm. I love filling my Instagram feed with that! You’ve got some awesome picks. I also totally dig TiffinyEpiphany and AColoradoGal

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/01/2015 at 3:44 am

      I completely agree with you. I like the convenience of a city but miss the calm and sense of connection to the land that comes from the outdoors. It’s tough to pick which is better but I lean more towards nature these days! I like those accounts too! Thanks for making me aware of them.

      Reply
  2. Grainne says

    07/31/2015 at 9:27 pm

    I love them all! They make me so excited to move to Colorado and get outdoors!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/01/2015 at 3:44 am

      You’re moving to Colorado? Awesome. Do you have an IG? It’s so beautiful there I’d love to follow as you discover it.

      Reply
    • Alyssa says

      08/01/2015 at 7:52 am

      When are you moving to Colorado? I am in the DC area right now but am moving to Denver in a month!! Would love to connect. My IG is @alyssasetia. http://www.adjustyourfocus.net

      Reply
  3. Kristin says

    08/01/2015 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks Yana! Good call renting out your place while you save. That’s something I tend to suggest to those who have the space and ability 🙂

    Reply
  4. John says

    08/01/2015 at 3:32 pm

    Brooke Wilson doesn’t even take her own photos nor nearly gives photo credit. What’s so inspiring about learning how to steal? If you want to blog then blog but I don’t think this list has room for an attention seeker like that that is truly about the numbers when you peal the surface off.

    Reply
  5. Cassidy says

    08/02/2015 at 12:43 am

    So many inspiring words and amazing photos! @sophiemaraeamcmurdo Is one of my favorates along with this list.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/03/2015 at 3:28 am

      Yes a nice account there!

      Reply
  6. Charlie says

    08/02/2015 at 1:14 pm

    Some gorgeous and inspiring Instagramers here, thanks for the recommendations!

    Reply
  7. Velysia Zhang says

    08/04/2015 at 8:20 pm

    Wow, nice share. I did follow only infinitesatori and love her feed. But the other girls have stunning feed as well, now, I’m following them all. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/05/2015 at 7:09 am

      Yay! Glad you like the other ones. They inspire me so much. Really friendly, awesome girls, too. They were all so nice when I emailed to ask for quotes about their lives and travel style.

      Reply
  8. Miles of Happiness - Marie says

    08/05/2015 at 9:11 pm

    This is one of the best articles I’vre read since a long time! I love these Instagram galleries, it’s gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing !! I’m gonna follow all these girls! xxx

    Reply
  9. chewy says

    08/13/2015 at 7:27 am

    Love this! I also just followed all of these accounts. Glad to support strength in women anywhere! Forget the models and actors, let’s fill up the Internet with this kind of stuff!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/13/2015 at 6:28 pm

      Exactly! Strong people doing something that isn’t limited just to an elite few – a lifestyle that requires effort but is entirely achievable, and healthy!

      Reply
  10. Mel says

    08/15/2015 at 9:54 pm

    Thanks for giving me some awesome new IG accounts to follow. Maybe one day I’ll manage to not look so silly doing yoga poses in pictures 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/20/2015 at 5:48 pm

      practice makes perfect and I feel silly too but the photos turn out so nice!

      Reply
  11. Ian says

    08/23/2015 at 10:23 pm

    Incredible display of photographic talent … amazing how this digital age has caused the number of excellent photos to increase dramatically

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/24/2015 at 8:30 am

      It’s great being able to take more to get the right shot and to have the megapixel levels as high as they are now, plus all the free information out there to help people improve. It’s great!

      Reply
  12. Lynda Santiago says

    08/25/2015 at 7:05 am

    This post is so inspirational! I love to move, to walk.. to be outdoors and to explore the beautiful world we live in! I admire women who like to move and travel around and show to the world their beautiful and warm spirits! I find this photographs truly moving! Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      08/25/2015 at 8:55 am

      Glad you like it Lynda! I love women who show their outdoorsy side as well – we can be glamorous minus the makeup and heels.

      Reply
  13. Fashion Matters says

    09/14/2015 at 9:20 am

    thanks for sharing:)

    The Fashion Matters- Fashion & Travel Magazine

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  14. Sally says

    09/25/2015 at 2:23 pm

    Love that you created a “best of” for this trend and helped me find some new accounts I probably wouldn’t have otherwise, especially InfiniteSatori! Around the World Girl is an amazing account and gave me a cold case of life envy the moment I stumbled upon it. While these are something to aspire to, I’m somewhat of an outdoorsy female! My boyfriend and I hiked a large portion of the Pacific Crest Trail this summer and continue to adventure around the Western US, with a focus on alpine backpacking and scenic National Parks. Check us out: @overlandundersea

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    • Kristin says

      09/25/2015 at 2:43 pm

      I’ve always loved hiking bits of the PCT as well, having grown up not too far from it. I’d love to do more of it someday!

      Reply

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