Mike's Hike: A Blind Hiker's Appalachian Trail Journey.

Mike Hanson is completely blind. In March he will begin an 8 month through-hike of the 2,187 mile Appalachian Trail using only a white cane and GPS technology to navigate his way. Mike's Hike, and the associated documentary, will make a dramatic statement about the independence of visually impaired individuals and how adaptive technology can greatly enhance that independence. This is a 5 minute informational and fundraising video. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.blindhiker.com. Thank you to all who have already provided support! Please see other FreshImagesVideo shorts related to Mike Hanson's hike.

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• blind
• hiker
• Appalachian
• Trail
• hike
• visual
• impairments
• nonprofit
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[FreshImagesVideo]

It was great meeting you both and passing on the baton as we came down Katahdin. Keep us informed about your hike next year and best wishes! Gary (Hitchcock).

[FreshImagesVideo]

Mike Hanson hiked to half mile of the summit. See "The Hanson Appalachian Trail Campaign" on facebook where the full story is told using framegrabs from the upcomming video.

[FreshImagesVideo]

"Mike's Hike" has now become "The Hanson Appalachian Trail Campaign" and can be found on it's own UTUBE site. Just search for "The Hanson Appalachian Trail Campaign." With a home site we will likely be able to post from the trail as we make our way up from Georgia to Maine-for folks who want to follow our progress.

[KRYLOK]

Thank You For Being A HERO!

[FreshImagesVideo]

@KRYLOK Thanks for the great comment. We're hoping to change some minds and open some doors for folks who just want opportunities to pursue their dreams.

[Iamawalkingmachine]

I'll be attempting a thru-hike in 2010 as well and I'd just like to wish Mike the best of luck. Speaking of documentaries about hikers who are blind - just watched a movie the other day titled "Blindsight" about a group of Nepalese children who, with assistance, were attempting a climb of a sister peak of Everest. Amazing movie and exceptionally inspirational. To Mike - I wish you nothing but kindness and support during your hike.

Happy trails!

[FreshImagesVideo]

Thank you for the well wishes and the movie recommendation! Best of luck to you on your trail journey. We're leaving in March, we hope to meet you on the trail somewhere between Georgia and Maine!

Gary and Mike.

[tono247]

lol people are probably wondering why they got mike hike (30 minute roblox movie) from this HAHAHA I WAS PART OF IT :D

[MikeSkiera]

I heard he turned around just before summiting Katahdin