www.theinitiativesite.com
One of Hannah and my best friends, Sam Gardner, is planning something big. Really big. Starting in on 1/1/11 he is going to try to hike the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the North Country Trail. He is calling this massive adventure the “All In Trek” because he is basically taking the longest trails in the country and doing them all in one go. He hopes this trip will help inspire people chase big dreams and not let anything stand in the way of their goals. He has a really slick looking website that explains it all a lot better and has quite a bit of info about the trip and more on the way. He also has a blog he’s starting so if you like adventure blogs his is definitely one to follow, this guys lives outdoor adventure. You can read all about his trip at: www.theinitiativesite.com.
Sam and I starting dreaming of this trip years ago when we were doing wolf research on Isle Royale. He has been a partner of mine through some crazy adventures and is all about pushing the limits. He and I once hiked 62 miles in 18 hours around the Porcupine Mountains on a whim, just to see if it was possible. He surfs the icy waters of Lake Superior all winter, races downhill mountain bikes and climbs rock all summer. I have seen him do amazing things when he really puts his mind to it. He even got ordained as a minister for Hannah and I so he could perform our wedding (story coming soon). Hiking almost 13,000 continuous miles is an unbelievable feet but I think if anyone can do it, it’s Sam. I am so excited he is making this dream a reality. I hope everyone that reads checks out his site, spreads the word and sends a little love his way.
