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About

Michelle has been seeking off grid places for over 30 years. She is an experienced wilderness guide, bushcraft instructor, herbalist, forager, dog musher, and is the author of 16 books including a memoir, “Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless in America,” published by Viking in 2005. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Family Circle, Redbook, and many other publications. She has also had the absolute joy of getting to read her work on NPR!

Michelle loves to share her knowledge of the woods, plants, animals and dogs with any who are interested.

Please feel free to message her at michelle@802outfitters.com with any questions you might have!

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Jack Hogan is our fishing guide and woodsman extraordinaire. He is a volunteer firefighter, an EMT and a true fisherman at heart. He also leads hikes and winter tours, but is most often found in the middle of the river, in a kayak, or on the shore, casting a line. When he’s not driving a firetruck! Email Jack at Jack@802outfitters.com