Wendy Johnston

Why would a person leave the comforts of society behind to walk a 2 foot wide dirt path across the country? What happens when you open yourself to the unknown and all of the experiences that unfold along a backpacking trip spanning thousands of miles?

In this presentation, Wendy Johnston shares some of the wisdom that became clear to her during her 6,000 miles of backpacking across the country (on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Colorado Trails)- lessons that can be applied universally to anyone or any situation in life.

Long distance backpacking is as much an internal journey as it is an external, physical journey.
In sharing what drew her to such journeys, some of the obstacles that she overcame to accomplish her goals, how her experiences transformed her life, and how the lessons she learned along the way can apply to your own life, she hopes to inspire you to take action toward your own dreams.

Wendy is here to remind you to remain true to yourself and your own path in life