Group of people in winter clothing, standing with snowshoes and trekking poles, in front of a red wooden shelter on a snowy landscape.
Group of five people hiking in a snowy forest, wearing winter clothing and snowshoes.
Two people in winter clothing and backpacks preparing to climb a tall wooden observation tower in a snowy park with leafless trees.
Ski equipment arranged on snow, including pairs of skis, ski poles, boots, and other gear.
People walking and socializing on a forest trail surrounded by lush green trees and ferns.
A group of people walking on a dirt trail through a green forested area, with trees and bushes on both sides, some with pink flowers.
People sitting at a wooden table inside a cabin, with a golden retriever dog sitting on the woman's lap, other individuals partially visible, enjoying a snack or conversation.
People in a forest, walking side by side, carrying walking sticks, with green foliage around.
A group of people outdoors in a wooded area during daytime. Central figures include an older woman with short curly hair wearing a pink top and a young girl with braided hair wearing a pink shirt holding a stuffed animal. Other individuals in the bac
A group of diverse women walking along a fenced outdoor pathway surrounded by greenery on a sunny day.
A group of diverse young women sitting outdoors on a fall day surrounded by yellow and orange leaves on trees, enjoying nature.
Group of hikers in a forest with trees shedding yellow leaves, some standing and some sitting on rocks and logs, preparing for a hike.
Hikers with backpacks and a person taking a photo overlook a colorful autumn landscape with trees, hills, and a river.
A group of people hiking on a trail through a dense, colorful forest with fallen autumn leaves on the ground.
People sitting by a lake with a forested hill showing fall colors in the background, and paddleboarders on the water under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of four women smiling outdoors in a snowy forest, wearing winter coats and hats.
A group of four people enjoying a snowy day outdoors, with one smiling woman in the foreground and three others in the background on a snowy trail surrounded by trees.
Person in winter clothing, including a beanie, standing on a snow-covered observation deck, looking at a foggy mountain landscape with snow-covered hills and trees.
A woman wearing a pink jacket and maroon knit hat standing outdoors in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
A scenic view of a mountainous landscape with trees in winter, some snow visible on the ground, and a cloudy sky overhead.
Three women smiling and sitting on a snow-covered ground in a forest during winter, dressed in winter jackets and beanies, with one holding ski poles.
Person walking in snowy forest, wearing winter gear and snow boots, with snow-covered trail and trees in background.
Person jumping in the air on a snowy mountain with a scenic view of forested hills and clouds in the sky.
A group of diverse people sitting on a rock ledge overlooking a river and colorful autumn trees on hills, with cloudy sky above.
A group of people sitting on rocks, overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and a cloudy sky, during what appears to be autumn.
A woman with a blue backpack and water bottle looking at a lush green mountain landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
A person with dark hair and a purple backpack walking through a dense forest of tall, thin trees with grayish bark and green leaves.
A group of people are sitting and chatting on rocks while surrounded by green trees on a forest trail during the day.
Hikers walking through a forest trail with trees and rocks.
A hiker with a pink backpack in a forest of evergreen trees, with a view of tall trees and a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a valley with a river running through it, surrounded by green mountains and a cloudy sky. There are hikers walking along a trail on the right side of the image.
Hikers walking along a mountain trail with a scenic view of mountains and waterfalls in the distance.
Hiker with red jacket walking along a mountain trail on a rocky, green hillside with sparse trees, under a cloudy sky, mountain range in the background.
Woman standing on a rocky beach with her hand raised to her forehead, wearing glasses, a beige head wrap, a black t-shirt, and denim overalls, looking towards the camera with a slight smile.
People gathered outdoors around a religious statue of the Virgin Mary, which is placed on a large blue and white structure. The scene is set on rocky terrain with some patches of moss or lichen, and the sky is overcast.
Four women standing on a rocky beach near the ocean, smiling and enjoying a cloudy day. There is a small statue of the Virgin Mary on a blue structure in the background.
A group of young adults walking outdoors on a paved path during daytime, surrounded by leafless trees and utility poles, dressed casually with backpacks and sunglasses.
Group of diverse women gathered outdoors around a white picnic table, some standing and some seated, with leafless trees in the background.
A group of women sitting at an outdoor picnic table, some wearing sunglasses, backpacks, and holding water bottles, while one woman is standing and talking to them. The scene takes place on a dirt area with trees and a helicopter in the background, i
Close-up of a small tree branch with yellowish-green flowers against a blurry outdoor background.
People gathering near a lake with trees and buildings in the distance, spring blossoms in the foreground.
Back view of a woman with a bun hairstyle, wearing a gray hoodie and carrying a backpack, walking on a trail in a forested area with trees and a few other hikers in the background.
Three hikers walking along a sidewalk in a small town, with a large evergreen tree nearby and a sign listing meat options in French and English, including smoked meat, poutine, and steak mariné.
Close-up of a green pine branch in the foreground with a large ice formation and snow-covered landscape in the background.
Three people walking on the side of an empty road with backpacks, holding snowshoes, in a town with houses, a street sign showing a 50 mph speed limit, and dry grass on the roadside.
A river flowing through a forested area with trees on both sides and some snow on the ground.
Group of people sitting and standing around an outdoor wooden picnic table and bench in a wooded park, eating snacks and engaging in conversation during daytime.
Woman in outdoor hiking gear standing in a wooded area with pine trees and mountains in the background.
Two women hiking through a dense forest with tall trees, wearing athletic clothing and backpacks.
Close-up of hiking boots and lower legs of a person sitting on a dock by a lake, with a forest in the background. The person is wearing outdoor gear, including patterned leggings and a jacket.
Two people standing on a rocky trail beside a lake, surrounded by dense trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Two people wearing dark clothing and head coverings sitting near a river, surrounded by green trees and rocks.
A squirrel standing on a rocky surface with large rocks, green trees, and sunlight in the background.
People sitting on a wooden bench with swings overlooking a river, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.
People walking on a wooden dock beside a body of water surrounded by leafless trees, with an overcast sky.
Three women standing on a dock, wearing jackets and backpacks, looking towards the camera in a chilly outdoor setting during overcast weather.
Two women standing outdoors near a body of water, smiling at the camera. They are wearing winter jackets, with one in a black beanie and sunglasses, and the other with a fur-lined hood. The background features leafless trees and overcast sky.
A woman with dreadlocks, wearing sunglasses, a patterned headscarf, and a denim jacket, standing outdoors near a black railing with greenery in the background.
A woman smiling outdoors wearing a dark T-shirt with a graphic and text design.
A woman with braided hair smiling outdoors during daytime, wearing a light purple shirt, with blurred trees and sunlight in the background.
Smiling woman with braids standing outdoors near a wooden structure, with trees and sky in the background.
A person with dark hair, wearing a patterned bandana and a beige and brown geometric patterned sweater, outdoors during fall.
Multiple hands hold glasses of rosé wine in a toast outdoors.
A woman with short hair, wearing sunglasses, a beige t-shirt, a wristwatch, and a backpack, standing outdoors among trees. She is smiling and sticking out her tongue. Other people are in the background.
A young woman with curly dark hair standing outdoors, smiling softly, with trees and a bright sky in the background. She is wearing a colorful, patterned sleeveless dress and gold hoop earrings.

Hike Avec Elles, le mouvement.

Lorsque j'ai fondé Hike avec Elles en 2022, je photographiais nos sorties avec une intention bien précise : donner envie à d'autres femmes de nous rejoindre. Les images des sommets, des forêts et des lacs servaient à montrer que ces paysages étaient accessibles, tandis que les portraits réalisés en fin de randonnée devenaient de petits souvenirs offerts aux participantes, une façon de souligner leur courage et de les remercier d'avoir osé faire le premier pas.

Au fil des saisons, sans vraiment m'en rendre compte, je réalise que je documente bien plus que des randonnées. Je documente un mouvement.

Ce qui devait être une simple trace est devenu un témoignage.

Depuis quatre ans, mon appareil a été le témoin de centaines de premières fois : une première montagne, une première sortie sans la famille, une première amitié née sur un sentier. Les images racontent la confiance qui s'installe, les liens qui se tissent et la place que ces femmes prennent peu à peu dans des espaces où elles étaient rarement représentées.

À travers ce projet documentaire au long cours, je m'intéresse à la manière dont une communauté se construit, se transforme et se transmet. Mon espoir est que ces expériences dépassent les sentiers : que les participantes deviennent à leur tour celles qui invitent une amie à marcher, qui emmènent leurs enfants découvrir la nature, qui organisent des sorties dans leur communauté et qui contribuent à rendre les espaces naturels plus accueillants et inclusifs.

En montrant des femmes immigrantes et des femmes racisées au sommet des montagnes, en train de guider, de rire, de s'entraider et d'occuper pleinement ces paysages, cette série participe aussi à élargir notre imaginaire collectif de ce que signifie appartenir au monde du plein air.

Au-delà des randonnées, Hike avec Elles est une archive d'un changement discret, porté par la force du collectif, où chaque pas ouvre la voie au suivant.

Hike avec Elles est une communauté de randonnée inclusive qui rassemble des femmes issues des diversités éthnoculturelles du Québec (BIPOC women) autour du plein air, du mouvement et du sentiment d'appartenance. À travers des sorties en nature, le projet favorise les rencontres, le dépassement de soi et la création de liens durables.

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