An adventuress through and through, Bessie grew up on a ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, where she spent her childhood riding horses, driving tractors, and exploring the outdoors. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Art History from the University of Virginia, Bessie returned to Wyoming to work as a flyfishing guide on the North Platte River. After two seasons, she decided to move to Queenstown, New Zealand, where she spent nearly three years wor...