Heather Cote

In 2012, I laced up my first pair of trail shoes after running for barely a year. I use the term running loosely… after all, I had started and stopped for the better part of eleven years. I was constantly derailed by shin splints, strained hamstrings, my brutal work schedule (shift work), my health and a variety of forces I allowed to influence my ability to find a rhythm as an athlete… also known as excuses.

A pair of trail shoes changed all of that for me. With an original intent to become a stronger hiker, I hit the trails. I fell in love with the freedom, the woods, the mountains and even the climbs that still wind me and kick my ass today. This opened the door for hiking in the New Hampshire White Mountains, running distances of all types and eventually backpacking and fastpacking. Running helped me finish my career and find a new way to take care of myself. It is an honor to share this joy with others.

I enjoy running, strength conditioning, cycling (both indoor and gravel roads), and long distance hiking. You will often find me seeking elevation gain in our beautiful state. Backpacking is a unique part of my personal race training.