
Unpacking Pack Light: An Inside Look at Dragonsky's Debut Memoir
Learn more about Sawyer's newest ambassador, Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis, and her debut memoir "Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself."
Dragonsky
Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis is a thru-hiker on track to becoming the second Black woman and first Black gay woman to complete the Triple Crown. New Jersey native, Shilletha thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and recently published her powerful memoir, “Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself.”
With a community of “Dragonflies” inspired by her story supporting her along the way, Dragonsky continues to share her experiences with racial inequality and biases in the thru-hiking community and continues to push for inclusion and increased diversity in the outdoors as she crushes miles.
“We need to make these groups a safe space for everyone, not just white members, as black people do hike. We hike with love, curiosity, intelligence, and a drive that preserves us through the darkest of days. I hike for every black woman who has wanted to hike. I hope to pave the way for others like me, that they may have hiker communities in which they are welcomed.” Read more from Shilletha’s article “Not Just Another Hiker” published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Click here to learn more about Pack Light, or follow along with Dragonsky’s adventures on Instagram.


Learn more about Sawyer's newest ambassador, Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis, and her debut memoir "Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself."
Read this sweet story to see how an exchange of knowledge can be like water in a desert and have an impact for a lifetime.

Nuestra misión es permitir que todo el mundo disfrute del aire libre con seguridad erradicando las enfermedades transmitidas por el agua y los insectos.



