I worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club for three seasons as a backcountry caretaker and as Hut Croo. I have been on Outward Bound. These experiences, among others, have shaped and deepened my love for, interest in, questions about, connection with, and wonder in the presence of the wilderness. Along with the mountains themselves, I also love walking. It is while hiking, living outdoors, having my body worked, and feeling the connection to the natural world that I feel most whole and complete as a human.
Life feels a little simpler, more cohesive, and alive.
I'm searching for when I hike. There are also the practical challenges of the CDT that are getting me out on the trail. I'm excited for the navigation and planning, as well as the physical and mental stamina that are required to complete a trail that isn't finished yet. And there is the land itself. I've been given the gift of knowledge, and now I must face what it means and how I want to use it.