Jenny CusickJenny Cusick holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, which she applied over a long career in manufacturing before choosing to spend her time in the places that had always mattered most to her: the mountains, the trails, and the open water. lifelong runner, she has completed numerous marathons, an ultramarathon, and a wide range of endurance activities. She spent nearly a decade as a wilderness EMT, volunteer, and board member with the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team in northern New Hampshire, supporting people in crisis while deepening her own connection to the backcountry.Her hiking background includes the Appalachian Trail through Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont; all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks; and Mount Katahdin's Knife Edge. She later earned her Maine Guide Sea Kayak License and now spends many days exploring the Maine coast by paddle.Since retiring, Jenny has continued to pursue long-distance travel and outdoor expeditions, including bikepacking routes from Canada to Mexico, across British Columbia, and throughout the United States. She values the clarity, humility, and camaraderie that come from moving through the world under her own power.Through her writing she hopes to encourage others, especially those entering the second half of life, to trust their curiosity, step toward the unfamiliar, and discover what adventure can offer when approached with preparation, humor, and an open mind. Read More Read Less