Jennifer Pharr Davis delivered in a big way. She struck the absolute right tone, was very easy to work with, and tailored her message to fit the group. I would highly recommend Jennifer. Her story will resonate loudly with any audience looking for motivation to conquer difficult tasks.
Jennifer Pharr Davis
Hiker, Author, Speaker, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
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Jennifer Pharr Davis
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Called Again
by Jennifer Pharr Davis
Five-star Trails Asheville: 35 Spectacular Hikes in the Land of Sky
by Jennifer Pharr Davis
Five-Star Trails: Asheville by accomplished hiker and writer Jennifer Pharr Davis covers 35 hikes in the greater Asheville region, from area nature preserves to treks along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Asheville resident has sought out her favorite hikes, as well as a cross section of adventures on foot that exhibit the variety of hikes found in the greater Asheville region. Hikes include treks along the famed Appalachian Trail to waterfalls of the Pisgah National Forest. Other walks take you to the rhododendron blooms atop Craggy Gardens. Solitude can be found on remote Hickey Fork. And then theres the granite domes and crashing cataracts of Dupont State Forest. Mix hiking and history at the Cradle of Forest or Mount Pisgah via Buck Springs Lodge. Soak in inspiring panoramas from Shining Rock Wilderness or Looking Glass Rock.
These fantastic hikes are laid out in an organized fashion by a professional hiker and speaker who exemplifies the heart and spirit of Asheville. Hikes range widely in elevation, distance, and difficulty, providing a variety of experiences for everyone. The guide provides in-depth trail descriptions, directions, and commentary on what to expect along the way. Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance information, helping readers quickly find the perfect trip.
Jennifer Pharr Davis
Featured Keynote Programs
Called Again
Jen recounts stories and reads excerpts from her second trail memoir Called Again, which chronicles her 46-day, 47 mile per day, record-breaking hike on the Appalachian Trail. This is an unbelievable account of overcoming the odds and achieving a spectacular goal. Themes incorporated into this talk include perseverance, teamwork, humility, and the importance of believing in yourself.
Becoming Odyssa
Jen relays stories of lightning strikes, snow storms, and stalkers from her coming-of- age memoir Becoming Odyssa. This entertaining talk highlights the importance of spending time in nature and of disconnecting from the tablets, smart phones, and laptops that we so often depend on.
The Emotional Conservationist
Jen discusses scenes from the trail and encounters with hikers that shaped her into the “emotional conservationist” that she is today. “Emotional conservation” is Jen’s belief that the more people spend time in nature, the more they will come to appreciate it and advocate for it.
“I found things in the woods that I didn’t know I was looking for… and now I’ll never be the same.”
Jen shares vignettes from her first Appalachian Trail hike as a twenty-one year old and talks about how time spent in the woods helped her to ignore the superficial messages of mass media and modern ad campaigns that define women simply by their appearance. Without a mirror, the trail forced Jen to base her self-worth on interactions with others instead of physical appearance or what society told her she should be.
Jen then discusses her record-setting Appalachian Trail hike - how her determination, positive self- talk, and the support of those closest to her allowed her to ignore the naysayers, shatter a glass ceiling, and do something many thought was impossible. An inspiring story of “girl power” if ever there was one!