Heather’s introduction to backpacking was through Tony Pompa’s company called, True North Expeditions, Inc. Her anxiety had been getting worse, but she knew that spending time in nature always made her feel better. Even though she had very little experience with backpacking, she took a leap of faith and joined their guided backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. Now long hikes in nature are a part of her self-care routine and her knowledge and confidence is growing with every trip.