Author Bio

Jonathan Olivier

A native of Louisiana, Jonathan currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s an author and journalist, having covered everything from Lyme disease on the Appalachian Trail to coastal erosion along the Gulf Coast. He’s happiest when he’s backpacking in the mountains. REI member since 2017.

Stories by Jonathan Olivier...

How a Runner Named Stringbean Broke Every Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Jonathan Olivier|September 14, 2017

He packed light, pushed through pain, followed Fastest Known Time protocol to a T, and even stopped to enjoy the view. Ultrarunner Joe “Stringbean” McConaug...