1.0Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publicationhttps://www.rei.com/blogMichelle Flandreauhttps://www.rei.com/blog/author/michelleMaggie Slepian - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publicationrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="XI2QrO365P"><a href="https://www.rei.com/blog/bio/maggie-slepian">Maggie Slepian</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.rei.com/blog/bio/maggie-slepian/embed#?secret=XI2QrO365P" width="600" height="338" title="“Maggie Slepian” — Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication" data-secret="XI2QrO365P" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/11/Maggie-Slepian_Headshot.jpg?fit=1564%2C140115641401Maggie Slepian is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, freelance writer and managing editor for TheTrek.co. She spends her time climbing, backpacking, shooting archery and trying new outdoor activities with varying degrees of success. Her recent articles and editorial projects can be found at MaggieSlepian.com. REI Member since 2010.