Growing up in Texas and now living in Seattle, Karen discovered the outdoors only 3 years ago and fell in love. She loved the wilderness so much that she decided to thru-hike the PCT in 2016 but made it only 1,818 miles due to injury. Karen has a strong passion for educating the youth and building genuine relationships with the outdoors community. REI member since 2012.
You decide you want to spend several months walking, carrying only what you need on your back. Your feet are tired, your shirt is dirty, the salt from sweat is ...
