![]() ![]() Jennifer was relatable in a way that helped me to see that I too was capable of thru-hiking. Until that point, I thought there were few females brave enough to make the trek. Reading about a young woman defying all odds, both physically and mentally, to walk from Georgia to Maine was awe-inspiring. ![]() I saw myself in the pages of Becoming Odyssa. ![]() It is a coming-of-age story about the self-discovery that took place on the author’s journey north. This book chronicles JPD’s first thru-hike of the AT at the ripe age of 21. I don’t necessarily remember when my interest in the AT started, but I know my desire to thru hike was sparked after reading Becoming Odyssa by Jennifer Pharr Davis. I grew up in Western North Carolina and spent many hours day hiking on the AT. Here’s a list of badass female thru-hikers who inspire me-because if they can do it, so can I. ![]() Women deserve to be celebrated every day, but this month I am reminded of several women whose stories have captivated and motivated me. After climbing a mountain, I stand on the summit, my heart races, and I know that my body, a woman’s body, can do amazing things. I am confident in my ability and trust my body to meet the challenges that lie further up the trail. When I am in nature, though, I feel powerful. Sometimes it can be easy to fade into the background and follow the current. There are times in life I feel meek, insignificant, and timid. There are a lot of reasons I am proud to identify as a woman, and this month is a time to celebrate and reflect on womanhood. ![]()
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