Dr. Simon Pratt grew up in Seattle where he developed his love for the outdoors. He received his kinesiology degree from Western Washington University and his doctorate in physical therapy degree from Regis University. He has been an avid hiker and backpacker for over a decade and has recently started trail running in the mountains of Colorado where he currently calls home.

You can read Simon’s work in our guide on How To Train For Hiking & Backpacking.