Kari J. Dammerman
kjdammerman
Kari J. Dammerman
PhD/Fish Biologist working for Washington State as the regional Chinook salmon weir coordinator. Currently residing in Vancouver, WA (the OTHER Vancouver...across from Portland). Michigan State Zoology Grad Alum class of 2015 and life-long Spartan sports fanatic. Girlfriend/Partner of an amazing 911 dispatcher that saves lives every day. Servant of two handsome rescue pups named after beer, Oberon and Guinness. Born and raised in Idaho so fishing and hunting are a must when the seasons are open. Love traveling and exploring. Avid hiker and IPA drinker which is why I gravitated back to the Pacific Northwest. I like torturing myself with HIIT, jogging, and weight lifting so that I don't feel guilty eating pizza. Love setting adventure/fitness goals for myself.
Some recent physical accomplishments and future goals:
2017 - Completed the 52 hike challenge. Ran a half-marathon.
2018 - Competed in my first Crossfit competition. Ran my fastest 5K to date.
2019 - Hit a 305lb deadlift. Ran my first Spartan race. Went on my first backpacking trip.
2020 - Thru-hiked all 30 miles of the Wildwood Trail in one day. Completed my first overnight solo backpack.
2021-2022 goals: Complete a Spartan Super 10K. Backpack Three Sisters Loop, the Timberline trail, and the Broken Top loop.