"My name is Malia, or Mantis if you know me on trail. I am an outdoor enthusiast, environmental educator, and a lifelong learner! In my opinion, one of the best places to learn is outdoors in nature. I am about to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail; actually, by the time you read this, I will have already started! I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2022 and fell in love with trail life."