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Elise Mann

Giggle monster seeking adventure, joy and impact. Love coffee and sunshine. Colorado Native. I grew up spending weekends and summers in the mountains, and just thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015. The experience only confirmed how much mother nature sets my soul on fire. After living in Washington DC for a few years, I'm back in Denver and hoping to climb all of the 14ers in the years to come. Here's to many more adventures and all the stories in between.

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Go Forth and Break Wide Open

Go Forth and Break Wide Open

A year ago today, it was a rainy morning in Georgia. I was sitting quietly and nervously in the white Hiker Hostel van as it followed the winding

Mar 10, 2016 : Elise Mann
A Versatile Thru-Hiker Gift for $5

A Versatile Thru-Hiker Gift for $5

It’s December 21 and you’ve yet to go holiday shopping. If you’re like me, you’re hoping to get a thoughtful gift but also keep it on the cheap.

Dec 21, 2015 : Elise Mann
Grateful to Travel by Foot

Grateful to Travel by Foot

Last week, I spent a day hiking at St Mary’s Glacier outside of Idaho Springs, Colorado with two of my dearest friends. The three of us hiked up to

Nov 30, 2015 : Elise Mann