the art of thru hiking.

my name is Dana but on trail, they called me ‘Atlas’.

a problem-solver, a disciplinarian, a creative, a navigator, an innovator.
knowledgeable, adaptable, capable of carrying the ‘weight of the world’ but smiling while doing so.

grit, persistence, and millions of steps carried me nearly 3000 miles across rugged east-coast terrain. along the way, I learned to appreciate the simplicity of life with ‘just the essentials.’

as an artist, my experiences on trail echo and inspire my methods of design. practical, concise, and intentional, but not afraid to be bold and take chances when need be. above all, everything we create can tell a story.
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