About
Off Trail Vermont is a female owned and designed lifestyle brand born from a love of nature in the green mountain state.
We create nature based products that serve a purpose and are centered around versatility to save you time, money and your footprint, all while doing the job we need them to do.
#DIGDEEPRESTREPEAT is our mantra around here, because we know that life is wild. Some days are made for breaking PR's and some days are made for napping.
Our mission is to empower women to embrace the seasons, find their pace and discover their resilience in the outdoors.
Being "outdoorsy" can look and feel different for everyone which is why we strive to inspire women to own their unique style and diversify their relationship with the outdoors while staying true to their core values.
Our core values are: Caring is cool. Trying is badass. Movement helps. Rest propels. Adaptability is key. Honesty- duh. Community is essential. Inclusivity matters. Laughter is a gateway. Mindset is fuel. Confidence can be learned. Challenges are fun. Aging is relative. Life is wild. Growth is humbling.
Giving Back
We donate a portion of every purchase to Brownsville Base Camp, a Vermont nonprofit committed to providing outdoor experiences and opportunities to kids through adventure and play to promote a sense of independence, confidence, skill development and deep connection to nature and community.
OTV Principles
We are diligently working toward our business goals to design, manufacture and sell high quality, durable and versatile gear that takes into consideration our footprint and our impact locally and globally.
As a small business start up some of our designs, production and processes are a work in progress.
We hope to make you proud!
Please use the form below for any questions.
Meet the Founder
Cara is an 8th generation Vermonter who lives on the property she grew up on and attributes her resilience to her upbringing in a small rural town.
With over 13 years of experience helping people through physical rehabilitation Cara knows how fragile life can be and does not take her health for granted!
Her passion for nature, adventure and growth has fueled her commitment to give back to the community that raised her, while having a lot of fun along the way.
A word of inspiration
Life doesn't always go as planned - sometimes it crashes spectacularly.
What feels like your lowest moment can actually be the unexpected doorway to your most authentic self. If you're willing to lean in to the discomfort and rebuild yourself with intention, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of your own resilience, "failures" become lessons.
Your greatest freedom comes not from avoiding challenges, but from learning to navigate them with courage and an open heart. This is your moment to transform what once broke you into the very fuel that will set you free.
Contact
For all questions or inquiries please use this form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.