I thought I should share this photograph with the hiking community. It's a queen of the west meets queen of the east sort of thing. Jennifer had her husband Brew and daughter Charlotte along. Heather and Jennifer had many questions for each other and it was neat to see the interaction. It was obvious that the two had looked up to each other for a long time.
Heather Anderson currently holds the unsupported speed record on the Pacific Crest Trail which is 2,663 miles long. She hiked an average of 45 miles a day for 60 days without any support.
Jennifer Pharr Davis currently holds the supported speed record on the Appalachian Trail which is 2,179 miles long. She hiked an average of 47 miles a day for 46 days with support and resupply from her husband. She was named the National Geographic adventurer of the year in 2012.