“Some of the things that continue to draw me back to the outdoors are the connections I make with others, which tend to be richer when I’m connecting with them outside. The connections I make with myself tend to be more introspective and fuller when I’m outside, and the spiritual connections I have with nature are things my eyes are significantly more open to when I’m lacking the distractions of the front country.” – Kristen Musselman, Chief Hiking Officer
Imagine your outdoor dream job. It might look something like this…Kristen Musselman spent six months hiking and camping full-time as the Chief Hiking Officer for Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Nelson County, Virgina. She traveled from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail and many other local trails along the east coast. Kristen speaks to the unique joys and challenges of solo backcountry travel and her deep love for getting outside. She also tells us what is in her pack, shares tips for long distance backpacking, and reveals some of her favorite trails in Virginia. Let’s Go!
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Appalachian Trail
Shenandoah National Park
Bear’s Den Trail in Bluemont/Leesburg
Harper’s Ferry, Loudon Heights Trail 8 miles
Old Rag Trail, Shenandoah National Park
BearFence Rock Scramble Trail, Shenandoah National Park
Grayson Highlands State Park
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