Tenacity: Hoot on the Appalachian Trail

At sixty years old, Gregory F. West laced up his boots, shouldered a pack, and set out to conquer the legendary Appalachian Trail. His trail name, Hoot, quickly became a fitting symbol-not just of the laughter and camaraderie found along the way, but of the grit and tenacity required to face more than two thousand miles of rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and the unexpected challenges of long-distance hiking. But this journey wasn't his alone. Gregory was lifted by the support of Step...