Inspiring, grand, and so incredibly heartwarming! I am an experienced hiker and backpacker (shorter distances on the JMT, Desolation Wilderness and Yosemite) but this.. oh wow! Makes me want to embrace the seemingly impossible at age 63, and start my journey hand in hand with nature; to find my village .. my tribe. Or be a trail angel! My knees may not allow me to finish but my heart and spirit desire to do so!!!
Thank you Derek for sharing your story. For reigniting a burning desire in this burned out 63 yr old woman who's battled cancer and won! I need another win! Bless you, see you on the trail!
HippyNoShoes (trail name) - Juliana
