Our mission is to empower women, support mental health and build community – one step, one breath and one dip at a time.
Saltwater Mountain Company is a leader of cold-water dipping retreats, experiences, gear and apparel that represent our timely mission. We lead cold-water dipping experiences – from our signature retreats to customized ones brought to you. Interested in a consult? Reach out! Whether at the saltwater coast or the freshwater mountains, we can’t wait to meet you.
Amy Hopkins has dedicated her entire career to supporting women’s health. She received her BSN at The University of New Hampshire in 1997 and her massage therapy license at The Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2001.
Over the last 27 years, Amy has worked as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Business Owner, Community Leader and Professional Speaker.
In 2021, Amy created Saltwater Mountain Company - a business with the mission to empower women, support mental health and build community. She currently leads seasonal retreats, year-round community experiences and professional talks - all highlighting the timely impact of deliberate cold exposure on women’s health.
After experiencing the loss of her parents and the closing of her business during the pandemic, SMC founder, Amy Hopkins, channeled her grief into action. On New Year’s Day, 2021, she and a friend decided to dip daily in the 40 degree Maine ocean to shake up the depression and isolation that had scarred the last year. It worked. Amy has since created the community, “Dip Down to RISE Up” - a metaphor honoring life’s inevitable ups and downs, the power and patience of the ocean and mountains, and our body’s exquisite physiology that constantly strives to bring balance to our nervous system.
Through daily practice, our appreciation for the best cold-water dipping apparel and gear has grown. We’ve placed passionate and practical thinking into our merchandise choices, and we continue to grow our selection. A percentage of our net profits from our sales is donated to NAMI Maine, with whom we are proud “partners in hope.” We hope you love wearing, sharing and gifting our goods. We love feedback, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
