Meet Britnie Gagnon | Outdoor Enthusiast & Hiker

Growing up we all experienced the outdoors through various activities such as sports, travel, and hiking. Now, we enjoy sharing those experiences with our families. Many segments of the outdoor experience are built around a community component, engaging with others with similar views and thoughts about nature and the environment. We love the idea that incredible memories can be created with friends and family through these experiences. Prior to starting our hiking adventures, we’d run road races and obstacle courses and would receive a medal or some swag. We started to think – why isn’t there something that would also commemorate and acknowledge our hiking accomplishments?

A couple years ago I had the amazing opportunity to take an adventurous employment opportunity in Yellowstone National Park. I was able to live and work inside America’s first National Park and had the opportunity to explore its diverse landscapes by hiking over 300 miles in one summer. That following spring, the world shutdown, and like many other Americans, we took advantage of a challenging and confusing time when everything in this country seemed to be at a standstill and when the day-to-day routine was suddenly transformed into reconnecting with our families and exploring the great outdoors. So we started hiking – a lot! We began hiking locally in the Northeast and eventually decided to take our travels West to experience the beauty of areas like Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. Miles into a difficult hike in Grand Teton National Park this idea was born! For over a year our team has transformed some of our favorite hikes and places into illustrated stickers that we can carry with us everywhere we go – on our water bottles, coolers, cars, etc!

I Hiked That understands that there is more to life than the 9-5, paying taxes, and overpriced, materialistic items. We live in a very large country that is full of geographical diversity. Every day we are given the opportunity to get back to our roots and explore the outdoors. Whether you are granted a one-week vacation per year, a nomadic van-lifer, a triple crowner, or just beginning your hiking journey we are here to help you celebrate all your accomplishments, none too big or too small. Everything is worth celebrating!