Abby hails from Columbus, OH. During her time at The Ohio State University, Abby worked as the vice president of the Mountaineers outing club, where she led backpacking and hiking trips. She also coached high school field hockey and middle school indoor field hockey. Previously, she worked for Avid4 Adventure as an outdoor education instructor, taking students on hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding trips in Colorado.
The Ohio State University, bachelor’s degree in strategic communications
Wilderness first responder
Some of my favorite hobbies include hot yoga, sculpt classes, trail running, eating sandwiches, listening to music, playing Catan, and going to comedy shows, concerts, and movie theaters. I am passionate about making outdoor spaces as accessible as possible to everyone, empowering others, and connecting in tech-free environments.
One of my favorite outdoor achievements was leading a bikepacking trip this past fall. It was the first trip of its kind for my college outing club, and it was rewarding to introduce others to a new outdoor hobby! There have been many follow-up trips since!
Seeing the most spectacular sunset over Ross Lake in the North Cascades and swimming after a day of canoeing!
My favorite place in the world is the Outer Banks in NC! My extended family takes a trip there every two years, so it will always hold a special place in my heart.
I can’t wait to have another incredible summer with the best people ever!!
Previous Adventure Treks trips include California Challenge, Colorado Explorer, British Columbia, and fall/spring school programs
Lillie