Jess

Marketing & Community Manager for The Trek. AT 2024 NOBO. LT 2024 NOBO.

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How the Appalachian Trail Changed My Life… One Year Later

How the Appalachian Trail Changed My Life… One Year Later

On February 21st, 2024, my birthday, I arrived at Amicalola Falls. Standing in the Visitor Center, getting my hiker tag, taking those first few

Feb 21, 2025 : Jess
An important message from Jabba, The Real Hiking Viking

An important message from Jabba, The Real Hiking Viking

This message has been edited for length and clarity. All photos courtesy of Jabba. All right, so here's the deal. I grew up in central

Nov 8, 2024 : Jess
Raise $10,000 and the Real Hiking Viking Will Do the Unthinkable…

Raise $10,000 and the Real Hiking Viking Will Do the Unthinkable…

What’s better than fundraising $10,000 for hurricane relief? Raising $10,000 for hurricane relief AND forcing The Real Hiking Viking to shave off his

Oct 28, 2024 : Jess
2025 Thru-Hikers: The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications are Now Open!

2025 Thru-Hikers: The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications are Now Open!

Are you thruhiking in 2025 and want your journey broadcast to hundreds of thousands of trail enthusiasts? Looking to connect with other badass

Oct 24, 2024 : Jess