Warrior Expeditions

Last fall I was randomly reading the Star Tribune online when I came across an article about this group who sponsors military veterans to go on long-distance journeys. Not only hiking, but they coordinate biking and canoe trips as well. I knew I had to apply! Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail has been on the top of my bucket list for about the last 5 years. I knew this group would be an awesome resource to help me reach this goal! I filled out the necessary paperwork and waited to be contacted. In December I was asked to complete a one-way online interview. They asked me questions about my military service and previous deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. After the interview I had to wait approximately two weeks to find out if I would be accepted, those were some of the longest two weeks of my life! Just before New Year’s Eve I received an email while I was dog sitting, as I was jumping for joy the dogs started freaking out by my excitement! I had been accepted to the group! I will be one of 10 people starting off in the middle of March.

link to Warrior Expeditions