Melissa is an outdoor enthusiast, aspiring writer, and a vegan-for-the-animals. She hails from Long Island, NY but has spent the last decade leading trips around the globe. When not guiding people in the outdoors, Melissa can be found on her bicycle, lost in a fantasy novel, attempting to meditate, or cooking up a new vegan recipe. Connect with her on instagram at @mlux10 or on catch her on the occasional bike tour @justfreewheeling.