The Winter Backpacker Hiking 210 Miles With Her Dog to Save the Wild
  • 3 months ago
Emily Ford is the first woman, and second-ever person to thru-hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail during winter, and now she’s taking on her latest challenge. Emily and her dog, Diggins, will traverse 210 miles along the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota in winter to raise awareness for the preservation of the area. She will face exposure to high winds, blizzards, and freezing temperatures–all while being the only person there.