our mission
Making the wilderness accessible and enjoyable through instruction and guiding.
purpose of
Founded in 2008, Blue Ridge Hiking Company believes that the trail is there for everyone at every phase of life. Our offerings start with a half-day hike and extend to a week long backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. By offering a wide variety of trips and individualized itineraries, we can create the perfect trip for a backpacking novice or the group seeking an challenge - and any adventure in between.
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about blue ridge hiking company
Jennifer Pharr Davis founded Blue Ridge Hiking Company to share her love and knowledge of the hiking and to expose people to the majestic beauty of the southern Appalachian mountains. Blue Ridge Hiking Company's skilled guides hold a high degree of experience, regional knowledge, and professional expertise. We delight in working with beginners and revel in creating a challenge for more adventurous clients. Regardless of the hike's duration and destination, our company values remain the same: "Respect for self, others, and the environment."
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jennifer's adventures
13,000 miles on six continents
2003
- Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
2006
- Kilimanjaro Summit, Africa
- Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike and Fundraiser ($10,000)
2007
- Hike for Habitat Fundraiser ($10,000)
- Machu Picchu and Cotahuasi Canyon, Peru
- Women’s Vermont’s Long Trail Record (7 days, 15 hours)
2008
- Unsupported 600-mile Bibbulmun Track Record, Australia
- Women’s Appalachian Trail Record (57 days and 8 hours, an average of 38 miles per day.)
- Blue Ridge Outdoors Person of the Year
2009
- 500-mile Colorado Trail
2010
- Foothills Trail, GR20, Tour du Mont Blanc, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, West Highland Way
2011
- Overall Appalachian Trail Record (46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes, an average of 47 miles/day)
- Ultrarunning Magazine Female Performance of the Year
- National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
2012
- The 550 mile GR11 in the Spanish Pyrenees, and the Laugavegurinn in Iceland (over 600 miles of hiking during her second and third trimesters)
2013 & 2014
- Hikes in all 50 states with her family - husband Brew and daughter Charley.
2015
- Continental Divide Section Hike
- Bartram Trail, NC/GA
trips@blueridgehikingco.com
(828) 713 5451
Asheville, NC
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