In 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, fantasy author Todd Fahnestock and his 14 year-old son embarked on an unforgettable through-hiking adventure on the Colorado Trail. They encountered breathtaking vistas, new friends, hardships, hunger, wild animals, and a death-defying flight from lightning. Hearts opened and minds changed, and their 450-mile journey became more than either of them could ever have imagined. Join us for a very special conversation with Todd as he recounts adventures from the book he wrote about their adventure, Ordinary Magic. We’ll find out what it takes to plan and pull off your own through-hike, and hear plenty of cautionary tales. Tim Cutter from the Colorado Trail Foundation will join the conversation to talk about the trail, the foundation, and highlight some of the sections near us. This is a free event, but please register by clicking here.
If you want to read Ordinary Magic before the talk, you can download the e-book here.
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