Whitney MacIntyre

Whitney (she/her) is a lifelong outdoorist currently enjoying the world from luxury accommodations provided by her 2013 Honda Pilot. When she's not wandering the mountains on foot, she's moving downriver via whitewater kayak. AZT NOBO '22.

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6 Reasons to Write about Hiking

6 Reasons to Write about Hiking

Following knee surgery last year my grandmother sent me a book to pass the time. The only problem? It was a collection of essays about bird watching.

Aug 3, 2022 : Whitney MacIntyre
The “Fear” List: Five Fears I’m Packing on the AZT

The “Fear” List: Five Fears I’m Packing on the AZT

"You pack your fears." If you've ever planned a backpacking trip this phrase has most likely come up. It's second only to "hike your own hike" in

Mar 23, 2022 : Whitney MacIntyre
Taking the Long Route: 7 Reasons You Should Drive to Trail

Taking the Long Route: 7 Reasons You Should Drive to Trail

Most thru-hikers don’t live adjacent to trail, so they must decide: drive or fly? As a tried-and-true land-lubber, I can’t force myself into a

Mar 19, 2022 : Whitney MacIntyre
Taking the Leap: Hiking Post Injury

Taking the Leap: Hiking Post Injury

When I got ready to ski on Monday, January 18th, 2021 I did not know that it would be the last day I walk pain-free for months. Later that day I

Mar 3, 2022 : Whitney MacIntyre