Emily Brinkley

Adventurer, Athlete & Advisor

Emily Brinkley is a dedicated trip designer with Trek Travel, where she’s managed the Ride Camp product line since 2021. Based in Charlotte, NC, she also owns her own business, The Travel Athlete, focusing on designing bespoke adventure travel around the world. Before joining Trek Travel, Emily managed training camps for Endurance Nation and brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Emily was a two-sport NCAA athlete, a 4x 70.3, 2x 140.6, and 5x Leadville MTB finisher. She plans to compete in the 2025 4Islands Croatia MTB Stage Race and Garmin Unbound this Spring. She excels in creating (and attending) adventurous and goal-oriented group itineraries that explore the world through athletic endeavors.