Pro Hiker- Jennifer Pharr Davis

Jennifer Pharr Davis is a well-known hiker that holds a record for hiking the Appalachian trail as well as owning a business that is dedicated to hiking. Davis is also a mother and lives in North Carolina. In 2011 Davis hiked 2,181 miles in 46 days, giving her an average of 47 miles per day which is extremely impressive! Not many people would be able to accomplish something this body demanding and intense.

Since making the hike she has started her own business called “Blue Ridge Hiking Co” which is a company you can purchase hiking guides, backpacking trip guides, hiking gear, books, art crafts, clothes, and many other items. 

She is also currently having a ‘Shirt Design Contest’ on her business website where you design a shirt that embodies what hiking is and their mission to make hiking trails enjoyable to all. If you win the contest you will receive one free t-shirt with the design on it and a $150 store credit. I would definitely check out her website if you are interested in the contest or anything she has to offer at her store!

The link to her company website: Blue Ridge Hiking Co

Along with her business she also wrote a couple of books on her experiences in the Appalachians and on other hiking journeys. She has some hiking guides on “Best Easy Day Hikes Charlotte” and “Best Hikes Near Charlotte” which I would definitely look into if you are planning a trip there anytime soon! 

She has an expertise in this area and is trusted to give good information because of her actual experience as well. Since she is a local to Charlotte too so I would most definitely trust her guides and want to pick one up if I ever visit.

Link to her books (on amazon): Davis's Amazon Books