Name: Melanie Trumbo

Hometown: Lilburn, GA    

Year in School and Major: Junior, Recreation Management

Dream Destination: Thru-hike the AT and Climb Mt. Everest

Favorite Scar: I tried to saw my leg off while cutting a tree off a trail and it resulted in a nice scar.

Why the outdoors/Why Southern Adventures: Because there is nothing better than being outside doing challenging and fun things and helping others to discover the joy of it.

Favorite Quote: “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view…” –Edward Abbey

Outdoor Experience/Certifications: Hiked/Backpacked in Peru, Canada, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and many other random but less cool places. Worked as a trail maintenance intern for the forest service in Montana last summer. Lots of sea kayaking, Mountain Biking, and Snowboarding experience. / Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Crosscut Saw, Tree Climbing, Belay Certified