GREATER TORONTO AREA

Meet your chapter leader: Avery Swartz, she/her

Hello hikers! I’m Avery, your new favourite Canadian nerd. I have a day job in business and technology, and I find that being outside is the perfect antidote to too much screen time. I love closing my laptop and hitting the trails with my family, dogs, or solo, even in the winter.

I strongly believe that nature is for everyone, and that feeling safe in the outdoors is a right. There have been moments in my life where I didn’t feel entirely comfortable in outdoor activities. I want to do everything I can to help others find their place, and contribute to a supportive community free of diet and weight-loss talk. You can always walk with me, friend. You can find me on Instagram @averyswartz and creep my camping adventures with my vintage trailer @norththeboler. See you on the trails!

Favorite place to hike? My favorite places to hike in the Greater Toronto Area include the Scarborough Bluffs, the Brickworks, and Hilton Falls.

Favorite podcast? I’m a big fan of The Fat Joy podcast, hosted by one of our BLHC GTA members, Sophia Apostol. It’s a must-listen.