Zach Davis is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief at The Trek and was named the The Top Hiking and Outdoor Blogger by USA TODAY. He has more than 5,000 miles of backpacking experience, including thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. He’s authored a pair of books, Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, resources geared toward mentally preparing people for a thru-hike. When he’s not hiking, Zach is most likely playing with his dog or at a brewery in Golden, Colorado, where he currently calls home.Today, we’re going to learn how Zach went from hating the outdoors to making a career out of it, his journey hiking the Appalachian trail and advice he would give to others on how they can turn their passion into a career.This podcast is sponsored by ReddyYeti: Use the code VESTIGO to get your first two months of membership for free!This podcast is produced by Force Media.If you liked Zach’s story, you’ll love his books. Check them out here:Appalachian Trials: http://amzn.to/2ibeYTwPacific Crest Trials: http://amzn.to/2khyDFm