Sneak Peak: Danna Steinberg

Name: Danna Steinberg

Years Hiked: 2

Positions: Hiker

Day Job: Assistant media auditor

Total Contributions to the Stone House: "I haven't calculated it."

Claim to Fame: "The ability to become one with a mountain."

Why She Hikes: "To experience nature's healing effects."

Favorite Hike: The Badlands in South Dakota and Mitzpeh Ramon in Israel

Most Memorable Wilderness Heals Experience: "Hiking the ridgeline on the Presidentials."

Most Challenging Moment: "Jumping into a freezing cold swimming hole."

Favorite Hiking Snack: Chocolate chip cookies

Favorite Piece of Gear: "My hiking boots because they don't give me blisters."

Words of Wisdom: "Um, can I get back to you on that one?"

Note: In an effort to allow hikers to get to know one another before hitting the trails, the Wilderness Heals blog will feature weekly 'Sneak Peak' hiker profiles. If you would like to be profiled, please contact Vicky Waltz.

Sneak Peak: Donna Whyte-English

Name: Donna Whyte-English

Years Hiked: 3

Position: Hiker

Day Job: Nurse practitioner and clinical aromatherapist

Total Contributions to the Stone House: Approximately $3,000

Claim to Fame: Her homemade aromatherapy jewelry

Why She Hikes: "I am challenging myself to get into the best shape of my life, I’m a survivor of childhood family violence, and I love being in nature and spending time with the amazing group of women who do this Hike."

Favorite Hike: "Do I have to pick a favorite? I guess Mount Osceola."

Most Memorable Wilderness Heals Experience: "Getting to the top of Mount Tecumsah, my first 4000-footer."

Most Challenging Moment: "Doing a river crossing my first year–I was petrified, and my team leaders coached me every inch of the way."

Favorite Hiking Snack: Gorp

Favorite Piece of Gear: "My boots–because they carry me."

Words of Wisdom: "Just do it! If I can do it, just about anybody can!"