At age twentyone, jennifer hiked the entire appalachian trail as a solo female and fell in love with longdistance backpacking. Jennifer pharr davis is an american longdistance hiker, an author, a speaker, a national geographic adventurer of the year, contributor to blue ridge outdoors and an ambassador for the american hiking society. She has also written articles for the new york times, outside magazine, backpacker, and trail runner, and has been. The hike lasted five months, and the accomplishment took most of her friends and family by surprise. Jennifer pharr davis is a long distance hiker from the united states of america. The missouri department of conservations mdc powder valley nature center will host a special program, an evening with jennifer pharr davis, friday, aug. Jen will be crossing here in about 15 or 20 minutes. In this memoir of her 2011 recordsetting hike down the appalachian trail, jennifer pharr davis demonstrates the strength it takes to complete such a feat, and she credits the people who made it. Sheridan in 2005, asheville, north carolina, resident jennifer pharr davis hiked the 2,181mile appalachian trail for the first time. Here are the top 10 ways that our book tour is like a thruhike.
How an exotic dancer toppled detroits hiphop mayor. Adventures on the appalachian trail paperback july 1, 2011. She now has an outdoors company, blue ridge hiking co. Order alan shuptrines limited edition book, i come from a place. If you are interested in ordering for a school, event, or conference, please call 6157084301. Jennifer pharr davis, adventurers of the year 2012.
The hike lasted five months, and the accomplishment took most of. Jennifer pharr davis, worldrenowned adventurer, finished a threemonth, 1,175mile hike of the mountainstosea trail. On july 31, this string bean lean 28yearold finished the fastest thruhike the grand daddy of all hiking trails has ever seen. I wanted to hike the mountainstosea trail to reclaim. He was referring to his wife, jennifer pharr davis, an accomplished long distance and speed hiker. The traveling film festival features an allstar cast of international athletes including, twotime appalachian trail fkt record holder, jennifer pharrdavis who. Join artist alan shuptrine and author, jennifer pharr davis, as they discuss their newly released book, i come from a place. List of authors visiting kansas for events and book signings. I first met jennifer pharr davis, her husband brew and baby girl charley. She is the author of multiple hiking books, most recently the pursuit of endurance.
Jennifer pharr davis hikes the mst mountainstosea trail. The numbers and stats of this journey seem shocking and distant when you hear them alone in the cursory coverage of a news article. Stay inspired during quarantine with jennifer pharr daviss. An early start can also help normalize the idea of spending time outdoors, so.
Although jennifer is most famous for setting speed records, her goal on the mst this time was different. She is also an author, speaker, national geographic adventurer of the year, and ambassador for the american hiking. Since then, jennifer has hiked more than 11,000 miles on six different continents, with north american hikes including the pacific crest trail, vermont. She shares her thoughts after completing her journey. Although jennifer is most famous for setting speed records, her goal on the. Jun 12, 2017 but the rest of us sure dowhich is why jennifer pharr davis is our woman of the hour.
At age twentyone, jennifer hiked the entire appalachian trail as a solo female and fell in. Jennifer has covered over 12,000 miles of long distance trails on six different continents and has hiked with her husband and two year old daughter in all fifty states. Making the wilderness accessible and enjoyable through the written and spoken word, instruction and guiding. Jane parnell was the first woman to summit the hundred highest peaks in colorado.
Jennifer has covered over 12,000 miles of long distance trails on six different continents and. Harnessing the record breaking power of strength and resilience, will visit salina public library at 5. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Williams, iv, head of school cate school, carpinteria, ca jennifer s story will touch every emotion and leave you amazed at her towering strength and perseverance. There will be a brief meet and greet, followed by a brief presentation by alan and jennifer. Speaker, author, hiker and entrepreneur jennifer pharr davis. Guest speaker and author, jennifer pharr davis, will be presenting in the venue at library 21c, followed by a book signing.
She has hiked over 14,000 miles on six different continents, including thruhikes on the pacific crest trail, the appalachian trail three times, the. Williams, iv, head of school cate school, carpinteria, ca jennifers story will touch every emotion and leave you amazed at her towering strength and perseverance. She shares her thoughts after completing her journey atop jockeys ridge state park. I didnt do much hiking growing up, she said about her time spent outdoors as a child. Join artist alan shuptrine and author, jennifer pharr davis, as they discuss their newly released book. Please select from our three ordering options below. In 2011, jennifer pharr davis became the overall record holder on the appalachian trail.
She is also an author, speaker, national geographic adventurer of the year. Jennifer pharr davis will sign her book the pursuit of endurance. While on an 18month book tour, pharr davis and her husband brew took charley. Talk and book signing with famed author and adventurer when. Offering half and full day hikes near asheville as well as custom multiday trips or backpacking. Offering half and full day hikes near asheville as well as custom multiday trips or backpacking expeditions, our company can create the perfect outing for a backpacking novice or the group seeking a challenge and any adventure in between. Stay inspired during quarantine with jennifer pharr daviss armchair. Jennifer pharr davis grew up in the north carolina mountains, where she developed a love for hiking at a young age. All books ordered on the website come signed by jennifer. Talk and book signing by jennifer pharr davis vtdigger. Jennifer pharr davis releases her new book, the pursuit of.
She is the author of three books, owner of blue ridge hiking company, and a mother. Womens adventure film tour, volume 2 bud werner memorial. True stories of lightning strikes, stalkers, and world records january, 2012. Jul 02, 20 jennifer pharr davis new book chronicles the hikers successful quest to set a record for a supported thruhike on the appalachian trail. A reception celebrating the book launch at the edwin, 5. To request an autographed book, please click add to cart for the book and be sure to mention youd like an autographed copy in comments portion of your order. Pharr davis hiked the 2,181mile trail in an astounding 46 days. Blue ridge hiking company guided day hikes and backpacking. Order alan shuptrine and jennifer pharr davis limited edition book, i come from a place, featuring shuptrines paintings and prose by pharr davis. Speed hiker pharr davis thrives on rhythms of appalachian. Order alan shuptrines limited edition book, i come from a. There is a section on the checkout page to include a name andor note for the inscription. In a lot of peoples opinion, the appalachian trail record is the toughest trail record in the world because it has such a long history of attempts.
The book intertwines watercolor paintings by nationally acclaimed artist, alan shuptrine, with prose by bestselling author and national geographic adventurer of the year, jennifer pharr davis. Its easy to carry a baby down the trail and their needs are minimal. Jennifer pharr davis is an american longdistance hiker, an author, a speaker, a national geographic adventurer of the year, and an ambassador for the. Reallife adventure books for hikers and backpackers. New records have subsequently been set by karl meltzer, joe mcconaughy, and most recently karel sabbe. Williams, iv, head of school cate school, carpinteria, ca jennifers story will touch every emotion and leave you amazed at her towering strength and. Jennifer pharr davis is a hiker, speaker, and national geographic adventurer of the year who posted a fastest known time on the appalachian trail. Jennifer pharr davis is a hiker, author, adventure speaker, and 2012 national geographic adventurer of the year. Jennifer pharr davis has amassed 14,000 trail miles, held the appalachian trail supported fkt, the long trail unsupported fkt, and has subsequently made a career out of her passion for the outdoors. We spend the night someplace new almost every night. In this memoir of her 2011 recordsetting hike down the appalachian trail, jennifer pharr davis demonstrates the strength it takes to complete such a feat, and she credits the people who made it possibleespecially her husband, brew. In doing so, she set the trails selfsupported speed record.
Odyssa holds the record for fastest appalachian trail thruhike time at 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes. The trail is there for everyone at every phase of life and we are here to make it accessible and enjoyable. Harnessing the recordbreaking power of strength and resilience, 6 p. By hiking 2,181 miles in 46 days an average of 47 miles per day she became the first female to ever set that mark. Jennifer pharr davis is scheduled to speak at the appalachian. Jennifer lorraine pharr, lorraine pharr, jennifer l pharr and jennifer lorrai pharr are some of. Jennifer pharr davis, green mountain club and outdoor gear exchange what. Aug 26, 20 jennifer pharr davis seems to have discovered her lifes purpose and mission on the trail to continue hiking and to encourage others to experience wilderness trails. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oct 20, 2011 harrisburg, pa october 20, 2011 jennifer pharr davis, who this summer reported hiking the appalachian trail a. Buy tickets jennifer pharr davis is a hiker, author, speaker, and national geographic. Books by jennifer pharr davis author of becoming odyssa. Books by jennifer pharr davis jennifer pharr davis average rating 4.
Trail thoughts is a channel created by jennifer pharr davis to share her experiences and trailbased wisdom. Jennifer has written five books, including three north carolina guidebooks and two hiking memoirs called becoming odyssa and called again. On the longest hiking trails, a woman finds equal footing. Nov 14, 2017 jennifer pharr daviss tips for getting outdoors with your family. Book club is set to launch on april 9, hosted by jennifer pharr davis jpd and. In her new book released yesterday, jennifer pharr davis, national geographic adventurer of the year, shares her secrets on how to persevere and push through lifes challenges both on and off the trail. Jennifer pharr davis, author of the pursuit of endurance. She has written two guidebooks about hiking in the charlotte, north carolina area, and one about hiking near asheville, north carolina. She has hiked more than fourteen thousand miles on six different continents. Jan 01, 20 jennifer pharr davis hiked 2,181 miles in 46 days 11 hours and 20 minutes averaging 46. Appalachian trail record holder ready to pass the torch.
Jennifer pharr is 38 years old and was born on 10151981. She has thru hiked the appalachian trail three times as well as the pacific. They need love and shelter and food and a clean diaper, and thats about it, says pharr davis. A 2020 wild and scenic film tour and womens adventure film tour.
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