Amelia Arvesen
Contributing Writer, Via
Amelia Arvesen is a journalist of nearly 10 years focused on writing about travel and the outdoor industry. She roams the U.S. in her converted camper van with her husband.
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Her work appears in Backpacker, Outside, Climbing, and SNEWS, where she was an editor on staff.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Journalism from The University of Kansas
Articles by Amelia Arvesen
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