When I’m not Alyssa living in society, my trail name is Hyena. I’m an avid ultrarunner, dirt-sleeper, and bushcraft nerd. I’m a certified WFR with thousands of miles of the Northeast under my belt. I chase miles through wild places and write about it here.
Check out my blog, my artwork, my future ultramarathons, and a bunch of other resources for people who like have long-distance lives on their feet.
Upcoming races, long hauls, and beastly adventures.
| Date | Race | Distance | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2025 | Reckless Red Eye Endurance Run | 12H | Columbus, NJ | TBD |
| June 18, 2025 | Run for Clean Water | 15K | Pennington, NJ | TBD |
| May 16–22, 2025 | 3 Days at the Fair | 144H | Augusta, NJ | TBD |
| October 11–14, 2024 | Tesla Hertz Ultra | 100M | Rocky Point, NY | 50M |
Denali National Park and Preserve showcases Alaska’s rugged wilderness, featuring North America’s tallest peak and vast subarctic ecosystems. Established in 1917, it offers breathtaking landscapes shaped by active tectonics, glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Explore this untamed frontier for an unforgettable adventure.
Mammoth Cave National Park in the offseason, especially winter, offers a unique and serene beauty with icicles decorating the Historic Entrance and occasional snow blanketing the hillsides, creating a peaceful, almost magical atmosphere. The cave’s constant temperature of 54°F provides a cozy refuge from the cold outside, making cave tours more comfortable and less crowded, often allowing visitors to enjoy smaller groups and a more intimate experience.
Yellowstone National Park stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, captivating visitors with its diverse landscapes and unique geological wonders. Established in 1872 as the world's first national park, it set a global standard for conservation…
Yellowstone in the offseason offers a peaceful escape from the summer crowds, allowing visitors to experience stunning wildlife viewing along the Northern Range and enjoy quiet, snow-covered landscapes. While many interior roads close, the areas around Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, and Tower Junction remain open year-round, providing excellent opportunities for spotting wildlife, going cross-country skiing and snowshoeing open up vast, serene wilderness trails.
