A Tribute

I am going to write this post in tribute to two very special people - Oriana and Dave.

After completing university in Edinburgh and returning to the states, Ori and Dave, along with their two (it has to be said - absolutely gigantic dogs) began plotting their next adventure, in a Vermont farmhouse far far away...

When A letter popped through the post, and in it a little business card reading ''CDT Trek'', I thought I had an idea what had been brewing all these months. One check of the website, and , suspicions confirmed. Ori and Dave were going to trek to entire US continental divide trail, for Charity.

This awe-insipiring trek will involve hiking over 3,100 Miles (that's five times the length of the UK to put things in perspective) from the Mexican to the Canadian border, over rugged and mountainous terrain with little more than a tent in hand. During this time, they will have to endure all weather, from probable snow storms in Colorado, to searing summer heat in the latter stages of the trek, due to finish in August. The pair will cross the borders of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Only a handful of people complete this epic trip each year.






As much as as this feat will be a huge personal achievement for both Oriana and Dave, you have to admire their commitment to the Environmental cause - all profits from donations will go to Environment North West (ENE), a charity which seeks to raise awareness for large scale environmental issues facing the region.

Speaking to Ori about her impending adventure has reminded me that really, nothing is impossible. We've only got one of these things called life, and we've all got dreams of adventures, however big or small. So just go and do it already. I wish them all the best and most wonderful times.

If anybody is out there - take a look at the website. It will be updated along the way with picutes and news. There is a particularly wonderful video of the giant dogs fully kitted out in doggy hiking boots and doggy backpacks.

Check out the website...Donate if you would like to help, $5 a mile.. And, If you can, join them along the way! I know I would if I could.

www.CDTTrek.com

''Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go'' TS Elliot