Wendy Marek
Wendy was born and raised in a small town in northwest Wisconsin and moved to North Carolina in 2022 to be near her kids (who are now almost 20 and 23) and escape the cold Wisconsin snow.
Wendy has a background and experience is in human services, human resources, and business administration and has been in the HR field for the past 22 years. She also has her NC real estate broker license; however, she’s not currently active.
When she’s not working, Wendy enjoys a variety of hobbies: reading, photography, traveling, holistic health, hiking, walking, running, kayaking, and spending as much time with family and friends as she can.
When Wendy lived in Wisconsin, she went hiking a few times but never went consistently, mostly because her focus was on running 5Ks. Some life changes caused Wendy to take a hiatus from running, and after moving to NC, she needed to do something to get back into a routine and also meet new people. She began walking/hiking a couple local trails, and it has become one of her favorite hobbies.
Wendy loves being out in nature. For her, hiking is a way to refresh, de-stress, and clear her mind.
Wendy’s favorite hike: “I don’t have an absolute favorite yet—each trail has something unique to offer. With so many paths to explore throughout the seasons, there’s always something new to discover on every hike.”
Wendy’s favorite drink: moscato and riesling, as well as water and tea
Wendy’s favorite hiking or backpacking gear: “I’m still figuring out which hiking gear I really like and find the most useful. Every hike can require something different, so I haven’t decided on one favorite yet. A few items I like to bring on every hike—charcoal water filter stick, hand sanitizer, pee cloths, a small towel, some baggies, and a plastic bag.”
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