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From the film makers at REI Co-op:
Many people look to the outdoors to find peace of mind. For Paul Stiffler, better known as Ponytail Paul, the Appalachian Trail and its thru-hikers have been the therapeutic force needed to turn his life around. Paul has taken on a role as “Trail Angel” to help thru-hikers on their 2,186-mile journey and help himself find a new sense of purpose in the process.
[To view on full screen, click on the paper airplane icon (you might need to hover over the video to see the plane), next on hxxps://vimeo.com/xxxxxxxx, and then on the full screen icon in the lower left corner of the video.]
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