Kelsey Anderson

Hometown
Grand Rapids, MI

Current town
Small Town, Alaska

Favorite food
ribeye steak

Favorite quote
Alaska haunts us wherever we roam and beckons us home. It is a land of such extremes, this last great wilderness in the world. You either love Alaska or you leave it - ARCTIC HOMESTEAD

Spirit Animal
My husky - equal parts fun and adventure, but also down for good nap in the sun

Favorite place
on a boat!

Occupation
homesteader, blogger

Best advice (received)
you can't control what others do, but can control how you are going to respond

Favorite podcasts
Roots & Refuge, With the Perrys, Goal Digger, Heart & HustleBlurry Creatures

Your inspiration
Nature - the mountains, things that grow wild, wildlife

Your quirk
If you invite me over, I'll show up with something sourdough, something I grew, or meat we processed.

Your version of relaxation
anywhere with the sun and water

% of waking life spent in Earth Runners
100% of alaskan summer and vacations

Hobbies
cooking, walking, reading

Advice to new Earth Runners = People considering sandaling up
if you aren't used to barefoot shoes, ease into them. Don't be surprised when you immediately want another pair!

What is your favorite athletic accomplishment in the last year?
hitting PRs on my deadlift and backsquat

What are your active goals for this year?
10k steps a day