Ellie Bixler

– Wildland Guide and Blog Contributor –

Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, Ellie grew up with a love of the mountains and rivers in southern Appalachia. She graduated from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 2021 and has since immersed herself in outdoor recreation, working as a raft guide, photo kayaker, wilderness therapy field instructor, ski instructor, and backpacking guide. In 2023, she completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and now hopes to complete more long trails in the future. When not guiding guests, she can be found skiing east coast ice, exploring new rivers, or playing with her dog, Winston.