WATCH PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. Jennifer is among the most well known of American long distance hikers. Jennifer Pharr Davis is a long distance hiker from the United States of America. Jennifer Pharr Davis: In a lot of people’s opinion, the Appalachian Trail record is the toughest trail record in the world because it has such a long history of attempts. Keeping up with Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail. Jennifer Pharr Davis is a long distance hiker from the United States of America. Trees of the Carolinas by Stan Tekiela . Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. Featured Content. Stories and almost all of them are described in detail in either Becoming Odyssa or Called Again. She is also an author, speaker, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and Ambassador for the American Hiking Society. Lives in: Gastonia, North Carolina Phone: (704) 864-5931. ou. [4] To prepare for her initial hike, she attended a class taught by Warren Doyle at the Appalachian Trail Institute. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. More Buying Choices $1.99 (56 used & new offers) Kindle $10.99 $ 10. Only 9 left in stock (more on the way). She is the author of multiple hiking books, most recently The Pursuit of Endurance. Jennifer took that goal one step further and hiked the 2,200-mile trail faster than anyone, ever. She is also an author, speaker, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and Ambassador for the American Hiking Society. Woods Hole Hostel . "Jennifer Pharr Davis's local guiding company, Blue Ridge Hiking, is the go-to source for hiking in the area." Author: Jennifer Pharr Davis; Release date: November 15, 2010; Language: english; ISBN: 9780825306495 (0825306493) Genres: travel, memoir, adventure, outdoors, biography, nature, autobiography, adult; About The Book. Traverse with hiker, author and adventure speaker Jennifer Pharr Davis through a dynamic and inspirational event. Her articles have appeared in print and online editions for the New York Times, Outside Magazine, Trail Runner, Backpacker, and Guideposts. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. 3.7 out of 5 stars 61. “Hiking is not escapism; it's realism. [12][13], In recent years, Pharr Davis has hiked other long distance trails like the Pinhoti Trail, the Bartram Trail, the Foothills Trail, the Art Loeb Trail, and the Benton Mackaye Trail. View fullsize. Jennifer Pharr Davis (trail name: Odyssa) holds the record for fastest Appalachian Trail thru-hike time (at 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes; averaging 47 miles per day! She shares her thoughts after completing her journey atop Jockey's Ridge State Park. She has also written two memoirs- 2010's Becoming Odyssa, about her 2005 Appalachian Trail thru-hike,[2][6] and 2013's Called Again, about her record setting A.T. hike. Connexion. Appalachian Trail Conservancy. 13.4k Followers, 1,651 Following, 1,440 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jennifer Pharr Davis (@jenpharrdavis) Jennifer Pharr Davis, world-renowned adventurer, finished a three-month, 1,175-mile hike of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. So we talk to Jennifer Pharr Davis about the differences and divides between hiking culture & trail running culture; why — and how — she works to break down barriers and get more people outside; what she’s learned about “befriending adversity,” harnessing the power of failure, the increasing importance of connecting with nature, and more. Refresh and try again. Benjamin D. 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. 46 Days by Brew Davis. Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience. Voir plus de contenu de Jennifer Pharr Davis sur Facebook. ― Jennifer Pharr Davis, Becoming Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian Trail. In 2015, Scott Jurek finished 3 hours and 12 minutes faster. Connexion. She has hiked over 14,000 miles on six different continents, including thru-hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail (three times), the Colorado Trail, the Long Trail in Vermont, the Bibbulmun Track in Australia, and numerous trails in Europe and South America (e.g., the Tour du Mont Blanc, West Highlan… After graduating from college, Jennifer isn’t sure what she wants to do with her life. Read book reviews & author bio too. Jennifer has also written 2017's Families on Foot[7] and 2018's The Pursuit of Endurance [8] as well as 2019's "I Come From a Place" with celebrated watercolorist Alan Shuptrine, from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Make a donation. Visit Amazon.au's Jennifer Pharr Davis Page and shop for all Jennifer Pharr Davis books. About Jennifer Pharr Davis. Pharr Davis has written a number of books. At age twenty-one, Jennifer hiked the entire Appalachian Trail as a solo female and fell in love with long-distance backpacking. The company leads half-day, full day and overnight trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Asheville.[9]. Jennifer Pharr Davis grew up in the North Carolina Mountains, where she developed a love for hiking at a young age. This fall, Jennifer Pharr Davis is walking across North Carolina, and she’s taking her family with her. Jennifer Pharr Davis broke the record for the fastest hike of the Appalachian Trail, doing it in just 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes. ou. Jennifer Pharr Davis's Bio. Get this author's new, rare, signed & second-hand books at our marketplace. Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail, Called Again: Love and Triumph on the Appalachian Trail, The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience, Becoming Odyssa: 10th Anniversary Edition: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail, Families on Foot: Urban Hikes to Backyard Treks and National Park Adventures, Five-Star Trails: Asheville: Your Guide to the Area's Most Beautiful Hikes, Best Easy Day Hikes Charlotte (Best Easy Day Hikes Series), 46 Days: Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail, Five-Star Trails: Asheville: 35 Spectacular Hikes in the Land of Sky, View more on Jennifer Pharr Davis's website », Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD. Her authenticity and genuine spirit make you feel as though you have known her forever. Jennifer Pharr Davis has trekked more than 12,000 miles on six continents. Jennifer Pharr Davis: In a lot of people’s opinion, the Appalachian Trail record is the toughest trail record in the world because it has such a long history of attempts. 1,061 talking about this. View fullsize. Buy Called Again by Jennifer Pharr Davis (ISBN: 9780825306938) from Amazon's Book Store. Jennifer holds endurance records including the women's Appalachian Trail record, completing the trail in fifty-seven days. Jennifer Pharr Davis might not be as fast as she was in her speed-hiking heyday, setting the record in 2011, at age 28, for the fastest-ever thru-hike of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. 99 $12.95 $12.95. The Tip of the Week. Although Jennifer is most famous for setting speed records, her goal on the MST this time was different. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR's Talk of the Nation, and The Early Show on CBS. In 2011, Pharr Davis set the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail completing it in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes. by Jennifer Pharr Davis and Brew Davis | Dec 19, 2011. WATCH PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4305242.Jennifer_Pharr_Davis Jennifer Pharr Davis grew up in the North Carolina Mountains, where she developed a love for hiking at a young age. View fullsize. She has hiked more than fourteen thousand miles on six different continents. [4][2][5] New records have subsequently been set by Karl Meltzer, Joe McConaughy, and most recently Karel Sabbe. Error rating book. Full Background Report. Voir plus de contenu de Jennifer Pharr Davis sur Facebook. My guest today is Jennifer Pharr Davis. A Story of Love and Triumph. Adventurer & Record Setter Storyteller (aka Speaker) Author: The Pursuit of Endurance Biz Owner: Blue Ridge Hiking Company Adventurer & Record Setter Storyteller (aka Speaker) Author: The Pursuit of Endurance Biz Owner: Blue Ridge Hiking Company Paperback $12.95 $ 12. with guest speaker, Jennifer Pharr Davis Friday December 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Hendersonville, North Carolina. - The Tennessean "For a guided experience, book acclaimed long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis or a guide from her team at Blue Ridge Hiking Company to custom-build a day, overnight or week-long trip." She was also named one of the 25 Most Adventurous Women of the Past 25 Years by Men's Journal, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's Person of the Year in 2008 and her record-setting 2011 A.T. hike was named "Performance of the Year" by Ultrarunning Magazine. 0 likes. She has written two guidebooks about hiking in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, and one about hiking near Asheville, North Carolina. In 2011, Jennifer broke the record for fastest time completing the Appalachian Trail and was named National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012. 13.6k Followers, 1,650 Following, 1,440 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jennifer Pharr Davis (@jenpharrdavis) [10] While on an 18-month book tour, Pharr Davis and her husband Brew took Charley hiking in all 50 states before their daughter turned two. Share. 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