Heather Anderson is a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, three-time Triple Crown thru-hiker, and professional speaker whose mission is to inspire others to “Dream Big, Be Courageous.” She is also the author of two hiking memoirs Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home and Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail and a preparatory guide to long-distance hiking Adventure Ready. Find her on Instagram @_wordsfromthewild_ or her website wordsfromthewild.net

Stories by the Author

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Love and the Trail: 20 Years of Thru-Hiking
Two decades of living close to nature has taught me a few key lessons which guide me both on trail and off. Perhaps you’ll find them helpful as well.
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Backcountry Safety: It’s About More Than Bears
Ambassador Heather 'Anish' Anderson shares from her book, Adventure Ready
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Gossamear Gear: Heather Anderson Talks Mental Health and the Trail
I think we can all agree that the time we spend hiking and the feeling of joy when we achieve something as huge as completing a thru-hike is a part of...
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Post-Hike Blues: Why Walking Across the Country Makes You Feel So Bad
Words and photos by Sawyer Ambassador, Heather 'Anish' Anderson.
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