Meet a PA Hiker! Meet Kim!

👋 Meet Kim, a KTA supporter from Tioga County, PA! 

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "I've lived in Pennsylvania my entire life, and even though I've visited a lot of other beautiful places, PA is still at the top of my list. Plus, it's also the place where I can hike with the most people closest to me.  "

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "I would love to try more backpacking, multi-day hikes, but right now I am enjoying short and day hikes locally. "

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "I started out as a road runner, and then transitioned to trail running several years ago. I started having some major issues with my back which caused me to stop running. At that time (around 2018) my family started doing more hiking and adventuring. In 2020 I had spinal fusion, and was THRILLED to be able to get back out on the trails with less worry!"

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "I am so excited to be adventuring weekly (most weeks, anyway) with my friend, Joy (and sometimes my daughters). We have explored so many local trails that we've never experienced before. In just over a year we've done about 175 miles and 26,000 ft of elevation gain together. This year, I'm looking forward to doing some of the AT section hikes with my friends Joy and Becca. My daughters and I are also SLOWLY working on the ADK high peaks. I am really eager to take a Wilderness First Aid course when it fits into my schedule, too."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "Oh, gosh - there are so many! A regular for us is the Green Monster Trail System over in Asaph. We frequently do the loop around Hills Creek when we are crunched for time. Another favorite is Sand Run Falls."

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "We have recently been exploring some of the McIntyre Wild area/Rock Run/Dutchman Falls and have really enjoyed that. Blue Run Rocks is another hidden gem. And, we just hiked Jacoby Falls and that was gorgeous!"

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "I am just becoming more familiar with KTA and am really appreciating all of the resources! I just attended a virtual panel event last week about hiking the PA section of the AT. It is amazing to think about all of the folks who make it possible for us to enjoy the beauty of our Pennsylvania Trails. Thank you!"

Do you care about providing, protecting, preserving, and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania?
​That's why KTA is here! Help ensure this mission continues to be fulfilled. 

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