Author Bio

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Jessica Bernhard

Jessica Bernhard is a freelance writer, editor and content strategist focusing on women and the outdoors. She writes regularly for UltraSignup, The Ness Well, Avocado and others. When she’s not writing, she’s either running around her Seattle neighborhood or chasing after her toddler. Jessica is a former editor for Expert Advice and Uncommon Path, and she’s been an REI member since 2009.

Stories by Jessica Bernhard...
My Wild

My Wild

José Rodriguez is a Puerto Rico Army National Guard veteran who was shot 21 times as a bystander at a red light during an armed car robbery. He spent two weeks ...