Jennifer Pharr Davis

Jennifer Pharr Davis is an American long-distance hiker and author who set the overall fastest known time for hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2011, completing it in 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes [4]. She is a 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, has hiked over 12,000 miles on six continents, and has published multiple books including memoirs and guidebooks on hiking [1][2]. Davis is also the founder of Blue Ridge Hiking Company and a professional speaker who advocates for making the outdoors accessible to everyone [1][2].

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