Before you read on, let me state that I am most certainly not an “Outdoorsman.” I don’t own my own tent, I don’t know the proper way to boil water to make it safe to drink, I’ve never hoisted a “Bear Bag” up in a tree while I slept, and I’ve never hiked more than 7 hours in a day. That said, none of those facts mean that I don’t seriously respect and appreciate those who are well-versed in the vast world of Mother Nature!
The video that’s posted below came across my News Feed today and I was immediately sucked in. It’s a story by Peter H., who “took a plane from Vienna, Austria to California to hike the Pacific Crest Trail – a 2650 miles footpath from Mexico to Canada” back in 2016. Of course, the trip didn’t go as planned, and he was met with both mental and physical road blocks along the way, but in the end… *SPOILER ALERT* he makes it safe and sound.
Being out amidst the elements, humans quickly realize just how out of control we are in so many ways in this world. This experience was no different for the filmmaker. However, through the kindness and friendship of others, a determination to complete the task at hand, and the ability to find the positive side of things, the mission was accomplished! Sounds like the way I try to help others see their own lives every day! 🙂
Enjoy the video below, and let me know what you think. Could you do that hike?
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