Philip Werner
Philip Werner

Philip Werner is the founder of the highly acclaimed hiking website SectionHiker.com, started in 2007. Since retiring from the software industry in 2010, he’s hiked and backpacked over 10,000 miles in the United States and Scotland. Philip is currently on the board of directors for Vermont's Green Mountain Club as well as a hiking leader for the Bread Loaf section. In the past he's been a 4-season hiking leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club, a trail maintainer for the US Forest Service, a Master Educator for Leave No Trace, and a backpacking guide for Andrew Skurka Adventures.

Events

Philip will discuss his new book, Hiking Over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults, and will be available to autograph copies for sale. For more information and directions to Bristol's Lawrence Library, see https://www.lawrencelibraryvt.org/events.