Paul

Paul’s Boots

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• published: 09 Oct 2016
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We all have dreams. Paul’s dream was to hike the Appalachian Trail. Last year, Paul passed away before he could make his dream reality. But that’s not the end of this story – it’s the beginning. He left behind three pairs of polished hiking boots and a backpack packed for his dream hike: the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail. Paul’s wife, M’Lynn, had an idea for a final gift for her husband. “How good would it be,” she asked, “for his boots to make the journey even if Paul could not?” M’Lynn’s simple plea launched an incredible journey. The hiking community responded and carried the boots the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Paul’s Boots follows the boots and tells the stories of the people who carried them. This is the story of how we all help each other achieve dreams. Learn more at http://blog.rei.com/paulsboots/ Lead Producer: Becca Cahall Directors: Fitz Cahall, Isaiah Branch-Boyle Art Direction: Anya Miller Original story submitted to Duct Tape Then Beer and The Dirtbag Diaries: http://dirtbagdiaries.com/ Writers: Ada Matusiewicz, Isaiah Branch-Boyle, Jen Altschul, Keith Erps Cameras: Isaiah Branch-Boyle, Fitz Cahall, Jacob Bain, Quinn Gundersen, The Hikers Cartography: Maps for Good Animation: Mario Quintana REI: Ben Steele, Jason Sutherland, Paolo Mottola, Ashlee Langholz, Anders Nordblom Music Original Compositions ﹘ Amy Stolzenbach Potluck Dinner by Cahalen Morrison and Eli West “Huarache Lights” Performed by Hot Chip Courtesy of Domino Publishing Company “Strangers” Performed by Car Seat Headrest Courtesy of Matador Records Special Thanks to: Arthur and Annie Evans The White Family Laurie Potteiger Andrew Downs Appalachian Trail Conservancy Chris Blanchard + GoPro Loving Thanks to M'Lynn and Paul Hikers Alex Garcia Alex Newlon Bill Whitehall Bonnie Elozory Brian Grundtner Brittany Leavitt Cameron Monaghan Chrissie Monaghan David Hausman David King Davis Wax Diana Elozory Doug Zaleski Grace White Isabel Garcia Jamie Fisher Jim Parker Juan Garcia Kai Nybro Katie Lindsay Mariah King Marvin White Matt Maszczak Michael King Nic Taylor Raquel Rexach Stephen Conlin Tricia Nesser Thomas Gathman Everyone who hiked with Paul