Topics of expertise: Trail running, hiking, camping, van stuff
Years in this expertise: 10+
Number of products + hours: 300+ products, 1000+ hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Kansas
Years of Writing: 12+
Awards or Recognition: Co-recipient of the 2016 Victor Murdock Award for investigative reporting at The Ottawa Herald
Other publications: Trails, Outside Magazine, Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Via Magazine, Texas Monthly, Backpacker, Climbing, Elevation Outdoors
Amelia Arvesen is an outdoor recreation journalist and creative based in Portland, Oregon. She is perpetually in motion, whether she’s running, climbing, walking her dog, sewing another pair of linen pants, or writing her Substack newsletter, Honing Her Craft. You can follow her travels and exploits on Instagram at @hi_amelia.
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