Welcome

I'm Katie, a wilderness guide and health coach for backpackers. 


I help you build the physical resilience required for the trail, so you can focus on the experiences that change your life.

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Adventure is about more than miles.

After 10,000+ miles of walking, I’ve learned that the "how-to" is only half the story.

We talk about gear lists and grams of protein because they are the tools that get us there. But we go into the backcountry for something deeper: for connection, for challenge, and for the way the wilderness reshapes who we are when we return home.

My work lives at the intersection of health and the human experience. I help you optimize your well-being—not as an end goal, but as a foundation for a life of adventure.

About


Many miles later, I'm still learning.

From crossing Iceland on foot to navigating the complexities of chronic illness, my path hasn't always been linear. I’ve spent the last decade figuring out how to feel as good as possible so I can stay outside as long as possible. Now, I share those lessons with you—whether they are practical health tips or reflections on what it means to be human in a wild world.

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Notes from the Field

Join my digital community for occasional emails with trail trips, skills tutorials, course or coaching announcements, and essays on the unexpected lessons learned from time spent outdoors.

What I Do

Private Coaching

I help hikers build sustainable fueling and wellness strategies before and during their big adventures.

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Guiding


As a Co-Director and Guide for Andrew Skurka Adventures, I lead trips that build skill, confidence, and community.

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Reflections from the Field

Gear lists, backpacking meal plans, trail lessons, and notes on the transformative power of the outdoors.

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Blog

Backpacking Iceland North to South + The Laugavegur Trail

I lean into the wind—a solid, invisible wall—forcing my body forward, toward the valley head. It takes the full weight of my body just to maintain balance. Next to me, I see Troy’s silhouette fighting the same impossible force, bracing against the whipping dust. The sky is gone, replaced by a churning, opaque fog of …

Contact

Use the contact form below to contact me. If you don’t receive a response within a week, email info@katiegerber.com.