About the Author

Zach "Badger" Davis is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, author, and ginger-bearded adventurer. He was named the Top Hiking and Outdoor Blogger by USA TODAY through his work at AppalachianTrials.com. When he's not running a backpacking website, he's most likely backpacking or drinking beer near his home in Golden, CO. Carly "Papi" Moree is an accomplished backpacker, highlighted by her hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. She escaped the world of finance in 2013 in pursuit of adventure and hasn't looked back since. Carly leads a vegan lifestyle, practices meditation and yoga daily, and hails from Asheville, NC.