In early winter of 2021, Zachary McCarthy (zmccart), the 25-year-old founder and executive director of inclusiveskitouring, started a casual meet-up group based around ski touring on Mt. Abram. His idea was to create a welcoming and supportive space for people to try out the sport, ask questions, get used to the gear, and meet others who shared similar interests. But what started as a simple idea quickly snowballed into something bigger! Learn more via our link in bio. Writer: jenny_oconnell Photos: zmccart, andygagnephotography ____ #themainemag #inclusiveskitouring #inclusive #inclusivity #ski #skitouring #skiing #maine #winter #mainewinter #snow #freshtracks #skitrail #trail #guide #mtabram