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Michael Hanson is going to take a hike. He's also going to be gone a long time - seven months.
He isn't planning to get lost, although some might suspect that he will.
Hanson is blind, after all, and heading out without a guide or guide dog.
He'll be carrying technology, though, designed to decrease the likelihood he'll lose his way.
Instead, the reason Hanson will be gone so long is that he is planning to cover a great distance.
Hanson plans to hike the Appalachian Trail. The trail, known in hiking circles as the "AT," is a 2,178-mile path that stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
Blind hiker to tackle the Appalachian Trail
Seeded on Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:02 PM EST
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Another great example of how having a disability does not limit what a person can do.
Happy Good News Wednesday everyone!
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#1 - Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:06 PM ESTCan he take our Governor Paterson with him? He isn't doing anything (good) here in New York!
Kidding....great seed Mary!
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*smile* and he is actually walking it, not as a cover to fly to South America...
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What a great seed Mary, this guy has more guts than a whole bunch of folks, namely me! Good luck to him!
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#2 - Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:16 PM ESTIt would be an ambitious undertaking for anyone. I've met the man who is filming it. Gary is a friend of a friend. I am really looking forward to seeing the documentary when completed.
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Wow, that's cool, be sure to keep us updated no this Mary.
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What a wonderful GNW story that shows that the only limitations we have are those that we impose on ourselves. It's nice to see you back here on GNW spreading your positive vibes.
~Perrie smiles at Mary~
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