Darwin is a long distance hiker who has completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and PinhotiTrail as of 2018. Aside from going on tons of Human Powered Adventures by foot, he is also well versed in the Bike Touring/Bikepacking world. Darwin considers himself an overall “Creator”, dabbling in Film Making, Photography, Writing, and anything to help inspire others to get out and see the world. Along with other side projects, he creates weekly videos to share information on his experiences and travels via his YouTube channel. He travels full time living out of a van allowing himself to be immersed innature finding inspiration to create within the mesas, mountains, and forests that surround him.

Einstein spent most of his life into early adulthood on a fairly standard path. However, after completing his first-thru hike, the Appalachian Trail, in 2016, he decided to change direction, dropping out of graduate school to pursue adventure and travel full time. Since then, he has thru-hiked numerous trails around the world and also completed two cross-country bicycle tours. He now lives in Flagstaff, which he uses as a home base when he isn't adventuring. On any given day, you might find him running, cycling, playing games with friends, cooking, or helping out at OE.

Emory is an outdoorsman who is passionate about bridging gaps between outdoor communities and helping others achieve their backcountry dreams. He is the creator of By Land and the By Land Podcast, an independent online publication specializing in backpacking while being open and transparent about the challenges involved. Emory can be found exploring and documenting trails and wild areas around his home in Vancouver, Washington with his Wife, two little girls, and a pair of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

Daniel Sparrow, “Dan”, or “Cruise” is avid photographer, hiker, and Pacific Crest Trail class of 2018 alumni. He is originally from California, but relocated to Florida to attend Florida State University (Go Noles!). After finishing college he promptly moved to Juneau, Alaska for the summer working a job in helicopter tourism. This allowed for the opportunity to get comfortable in bigger terrain, hiking, biking, and become more confident in the outdoors over all. After Alaska he moved to south island of New Zealand where he was exposed to more serious trekking, mountaineering, and off trail exploration. Hopping back and forth from Alaska to New Zealand in a state of perpetual summer for two years allowed him to cultivate the gear and tools required before beginning the PCT on March 28th, 2018. Cruise is excited to share his adventures and photos captured over the past few years, as well as see all of the other amazing content sure to be shared on this site!

Defying the mantra "work more, spend more", Jen stepped off the corporate treadmill in 2013 and moved with her husband to Costa Rica, where they lived for four years and came to appreciate a more simple, minimalistic and meaningful life.She thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017, followed by the Camino, the Bartram Trail and the Colorado Trail. She is the author of seven books which can be found on Amazon under “Jen Beck Seymour,” owner of "Chica's Arm Candy," and co-owner of "Chica & Sunsets Hostel" along the Appalachian Trail in Franklin, NC. When she’s not hiking or making jewelry (or beds!), she enjoys reading, playing the piano, and a nice glass of wine.

Author of the Snuggle Diaries and her first book “Mini Misadventures”, Snuggles considers herself a hiker, adventurer, and bookworm. She has hiked the Appalachian Trail along with her husband in its entirety. Snuggles has developed a love of bike touring after riding the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. While traveling full time in a van, she enjoys visiting obscure places and roadside attractions. If she doesn’t have her nose stuck in a book, she is writing or sketching in her journal.

Franziska Weinheimer started hiking with her family as soon as she could walk and when she immigrated from Germany to Oregon at the age of 6, she summited her first mountain, South Sister, the 3rd tallest mountain in the state! Franziska has lived in Eugene Oregon for 20 years now and has been enjoying the beauty of the state every chance she gets. In 2014 she started the website hikeoregon.net where she puts together trail write-ups with accurate information, lots of pictures and cool maps. Hike Oregon has grown significantly over the last few years, and has become a recognizable brand in Oregon, and people flock to the website, YouTube channel or Facebook page when they need information. Besides hiking extensively in Oregon, Franziska has also done backpacking trips in the Swiss and Italian Alps, inGreece, Alaska, Yosemite and some sections on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail.

Greg Seymour is a quitter. He and his wife Jen had achieved the American Dream – and subsequently discovered it was a nightmare. They had money and possessions, but no time to enjoy them. In 2013 they each left successful careers, sold everything, and moved to Costa Rica. They began accumulating adventures rather than stuff. After 4 years in Costa Rica they thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. Most recently they spent 50 days in Europe, which included a walk of the 500-mile Camino de Santiago. Greg is the author of two books about assimilating to expat life in Costa Rica and he has co-authored, with his wife, a tip book for prospective thru-hikers of the Appalachian Trail. Greg and Jen own Chica and Sunsets Hostel in Franklin, NC. When Greg’s not hiking, he’s eating. When he’s not writing, he’s reading. And when he’s not on an adventure, he’s dreaming up the next one (and scaring Jen in the process.)

When I am not working to save lives as an Emergency Department Nurse, I spend every free second in the wilderness. I often try my best to capture the moments on my camera. Still images are my go-to, as I have just not been able to get a hang of video editing. I will do almost anything that will make my adrenaline spike, and if that includes beer and tacos after, even better.