MAINE LINES SKI FILM
ABOUT US
Maine Lines is an all-women's ski film that showcases the talent, passion, and camaraderie of female skiers in ski patrol, park, racing and backcountry settings, while exploring the unique and breathtaking landscapes that Maine has to offer. Maine Lines pushes the boundaries of women's skiing, but also unravels the 'why' behind their unwavering dedication to breaking stereotypes.
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OUR GOAL
As young female skiers, we can show the ski industry and young girls that women can ski at a high level in challenging terrain, while including and creating a supportive community. Through this project, we aim to inspire fellow female athletes, proving that we too can conquer the mountains and excel in extreme sports. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect people. Our film will not only showcase our skiing abilities but will also delve into the tight-knit community that supports and fosters our passion for skiing. We want to be role models for young female skiers and want to inspire the next generation to dream big and know that they can do whatever they set their minds to.
A note from the director, Amanda Yolles: Growing up skiing in Tahoe, I was surrounded by a competitive and inspired ski culture. However, as I aged through various ski and race programs, I realized that fewer and fewer girls were coming with me. Looking farther down the road into pro-skiing, the stage looked more bleak. Although I never aspired to go pro, starting my career as a ski patroller has made me acutely aware of the limited roles for women in higher professional sectors of the ski industry.
Growing up on Warren Miller films and Teton Gravity Research I was used to seeing men ski enormous lines, and I would think to myself, “I want to do that”, but it always seemed so unreachable. When the first all-women's ski film, Pretty Faces, came out in 2015, it was the first time I could see myself having a place in the skiing world. Fast forward to 2023, when Advice for Girls was released—I rushed to watch it when the crew toured the film in Maine.
There is still much work to be done with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ski industry. Maine Lines tells the stories of everyday women working in the ski industry. These are women new to park skiing overcoming gender barriers, women trying a new backcountry route for the first time, and women who are racing and supporting one another. We want to be role models for young female skiers and want to inspire the next generation to dream big and know that they can do whatever they set their minds to. We can show the ski industry and young girls that women can ski at a high level in challenging terrain, while including and creating a supportive community.
