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Cassidy Camp

Cassidy "Borderline" Camp is a 23 year-old animal lover, outdoor enthusiast, and at-risk youth advocate who hiked the AT SOBO in 2019 to raise awareness of mental health. She has struggled with mental health issues since her early teens and was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2017. She strives to help destigmatize mental illness and inspire those who struggle to get outside and follow their dreams.

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Hiking with the Honey: Pros and Cons of Thru-Hiking with a Significant Other

Hiking with the Honey: Pros and Cons of Thru-Hiking with a Significant Other

Deciding to thru-hike is a lot like planning to go to school or switch careers – it’s a really big deal. So, what happens when you throw a significant other into the mix?

Feb 10, 2020 : Cassidy Camp
Hiking Katahdin – aka “The Bear”

Hiking Katahdin – aka “The Bear”

After landing in Bangor, ME, and walking all over town to get our food for the first stretch of the trail and send the luggage we flew our packs in

Jul 21, 2019 : Cassidy Camp
Thoughts from the Plane to Maine Before Our AT Thru-Hike

Thoughts from the Plane to Maine Before Our AT Thru-Hike

I'm sitting on the plane to Bangor writing this on my phone's notes app, realizing that this is how I'll be documenting our Hike the Borderline

Jul 3, 2019 : Cassidy Camp
Hiking to Heal: AT for Mental Health Awareness

Hiking to Heal: AT for Mental Health Awareness

Hi! Who Are You? Hi everyone! I'm Cassidy Camp, a 23-year-old gal born in Idaho, but I've bopped around between Washington State, Florida, and most

May 18, 2019 : Cassidy Camp