Walking Towards Peace
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After serving three tours in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Travis Johnston returned home to find himself struggling with the trauma of war in a civilian environment. Following the suicide of a fellow Ranger, Travis became connected with a group of thru-hikers on their journey to complete the AT, and decided to hike the trail himself. What followed is a story of redemption as a single veteran learned how to love himself again through the incredibly healing power of spending time in nature.
WATCH THE TRAILER
After serving three tours in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Travis Johnston returned home to find himself struggling with the trauma of war in a civilian environment. Following the suicide of a fellow Ranger, Travis became connected with a group of thru-hikers on their journey to complete the AT, and decided to hike the trail himself. What followed is a story of redemption as a single veteran learned how to love himself again through the incredibly healing power of spending time in nature.
“You’re doing 110 miles an hour every single day, in every f*cking aspect of our lives. I mean we’re squeezing every last drop out of those adrenal glands that we possibly can. And that’s not just for war… that’s for back home too.”
“You’re doing 110 miles an hour every single day, in every f*cking aspect of our lives. I mean we’re squeezing every last drop out of those adrenal glands that we possibly can. And that’s not just for war… that’s for back home too.”
TRAVIS JOHNSTON
After serving three tours in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Travis Johnston returned home to find himself struggling with the trauma of war in a civilian environment. Following the suicide of a fellow Ranger, Travis became connected with a group of through-hikers on their journey to complete the AT, and decided to hike the trail himself. What followed is a story of redemption as a single veteran learned how to love himself again through the incredibly healing power of spending time in nature.
TRAVIS JOHNSTON
After serving three tours in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Travis Johnston returned home to find himself struggling with the trauma of war in a civilian environment. Following the suicide of a fellow Ranger, Travis became connected with a group of through-hikers on their journey to complete the AT, and decided to hike the trail himself. What followed is a story of redemption as a single veteran learned how to love himself again through the incredibly healing power of spending time in nature.
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BASED ON THE BOOK
Travis Johnston is only one of twenty-five veterans profiled in the book, “Walking Toward Peace- Veterans Healing on America’s Trails, but his story is one of the most profound and he is perhaps the most courageous as he risked much to reveal his deeply moving story. It is our hope that veterans and all those struggling in this life, turn to the natural world to find healing and consider walking their vehicle to access it.
BASED ON THE BOOK
Travis Johnston is only one of twenty-five veterans profiled in the book, “Walking Toward Peace- Veterans Healing on America’s Trails, but his story is one of the most profound and he is perhaps the most courageous as he risked much to reveal his deeply moving story. It is our hope that veterans and all those struggling in this life, turn to the natural world to find healing and consider walking their vehicle to access it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cindy Ross is the author of nine published books on outdoor adventuring. She is a Triple Crown Backpacker (AT, PCT, and CDT National Scenic Trails) and is the director of River House PA – Healing in Nature, a nonprofit that takes veterans into nature to heal. Ross lives in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania near the Appalachian Trail, with her husband Todd Gladfelter.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cindy Ross is the author of nine published books on outdoor adventuring. She is a Triple Crown Backpacker (AT, PCT, and CDT National Scenic Trails) and is the director of River House PA – Healing in Nature, a nonprofit that takes veterans into nature to heal. Ross lives in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania near the Appalachian Trail, with her husband Todd Gladfelter.