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We'll wrap up the week with this wonderful video which offers a healthy dose of inspiration and motivation. It tells the story of Philippa "Pa" Arding, who suffered two traumatic accidents in recent years that have left her with a limp and difficulty speaking at times. But that hasn't prevented her from living an active and fully life, seeking adventure in many forms as she explores the world around us. Watching this clip and learning more about her, it is difficult to complain about my own life and the relatively insignificant things that I have to deal with. She is definitely a shining beacon for those who want to get out there and live their life to the fullest. LOOKING OUT from Greg Dennis on Vimeo .

When Will Smith returned home to New Orleans after serving 5 years in the U.S. Army, with tours to Iraq, he found the transition a difficult one. Will was suffering from post-traumatic stress and soon found solace in alcohol and prescription medications. But he knew that he had to get his life together and find a way to deal with his demons, so he took up hiking. It helped him to get outside, commune with nature, and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for awhile. This past summer he hiked the entire length of the 2100+ mile (3380 km) Appalachian Trail , where he found a bit of peace and solace at last. This video tells his story and it is an inspiring one.

Stretching for more than 1600 km (995 miles) from Vancouver to the Yukon, Canada's Costal Range is a change of mountains that are notions for their extreme weather conditions, difficult climbing, and breathtaking beauty. They are also the same mountains that inspired Arc'teryx to create gear that performed well enough to allow climbers, backpackers, and explorers to survive and thrive in that very environment. In the video below we not only get to see the Coastal Range in all its glory, but we'll learn how it shaped the products that the company produces today. It is equal parts inspiring and informative, particularly for those of us who love our outdoor equipment.

This past spring, Lhakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the ninth time, extended her own world record for the most summits of a woman on that mountain. In fact, she was recognized by the Guinness Book of Worlds Records for her achievement, which put her in rarified company even with the male Sherpas in Nepal. Now, she's gearing up to make her tenth summit on Everest in 2019 and yet she still doesn't have a proper sponsorship despite her accomplishments in the Himalaya. This story as brought to my attention by the Expedition News , which reports that this past spring climbing season, Lhakpa received some support from Black Diamond , which provided gear and money for her climbing endeavors. But for 2019, she is seeking additional support from the outdoor industry, as well as management and public relations assistance too. So far, there hasn't been many takers. When not climbing in Nepal, Lhakpa lives in Hartford, Connecticut here in the U.S. where she works at Whole Foods earnin...

One year ago to the day the climbing community was shocked and saddened by the death of Hayden Kennedy and his partner Inge Perkins. The loss was felt far and wide, opening deep emotional scars in those that knew them. In this video, fellow climber Josh Wharton sets out to honor their memory by climbing a new line in Eldorado Canyon. This is the story of that climb and perhaps finding a bit of peace.

Yesterday we had the inspiring story of a 91-year old man who climbed Devils Tower in Wyoming. Today, we have an amazing video about George Etzweiler , a  97-year old runner who summits Mt. Washington in New Hampshire every year, even though the challenge only continues to grow. Why does he do it? You'll just have to watch the clip below to find out.

If you're one of those people who thinks age is just a number, I've got a great story to help support that line of thinking. A couple of weeks back a man by the name of Bill Weber set a new age record for climbing Devils Tower  in Wyoming, completing the challenging ascent at the age of 91 . Weber, who is a retired veterinarian from Florida, said that he had read an article earlier in the year about an 87-year old man who had made the climb, setting a new record in the process. Afterward, he thought that he could complete the same climb himself and started planning a trip to the Devils Tower National Monument not long after. The climb came one day after Weber's 91st birthday. He and his two sons had come to the tower for a training session a few days earlier with the hope of making the ascent on the birthday itself. But his guides recommended he take a day off and rest before starting the 16 hour climb to the top of the 5112 ft (1558 meter) laccololithic butte. After the th...