Heather Anderson, who goes by the trail name Anish, has thru-hiked the U.S.'s mega trails—the Appalachian, the Continental Divide, and the Pacific Crest—three times. Shown here on the Pacific Crest in 2013, she was on her way to setting the speed record, walking 2,655 miles in 60 days.

With 28,000 miles to her name, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Heather Anderson has made history on America's most iconic trails.

Read the full article by Doug Schnitzspahn on National Geographics's website here.

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December 24, 2024

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130 से अधिक वर्षों के लिए दुनिया की हमारी समझ और जागरूकता को आगे ले जाना।

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Much of his work centers around telling stories of underserved voices. He documents indigenous stories, especially up in the Arctic, and stories from the BIPOC community that revolve around their connection to the outdoors.

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Marketing Director at Outdoor Vitals

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Its a project where residents are given buckets that connect with water filter, a Sawyer PointONE model, that is designed to last over 20 years, effectively removing harmful bacteria, parasites, and protozoa.

Judy Wilson
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