Why I started Roots + Peaks. Or how I used a new kind of pain to overcome an old kind of pain. In other words, how hiking healed my chronic pain from a torn Achilles tendon injury. About two years ago I decided to kick my CHRONIC PAIN to the curb, and hiking helped me do that. With this channel, I hope to help others motivate themselves to get outside and find happiness, no matter what shape they are in. This is a new channel. If you have any constructive feedback for how I can make my videos more helpful for you, in your outdoor/mind-fullness journey, please let me know in the comments. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Tragedy Strikes - My Injury and onset of chronic pain 01:31 - What chronic pain did to me 01:43 - What I did about it 02:35 - A family affair 02:47 - The point of this channel 03:11 - Future content key 03:46 - Don't end up like this nerd! AS OF THE FILMING OF THIS VIDEO I am 40/48 of the NH 4,000 footers. ( http://4000footers.com/nh.shtml ) Affiliate links for gear I use and trust... GENERAL GEAR: All Trails is a good site/app to help you plan your adventure: https://www.alltrails.com (Bring a paper map and compass as a backup, always) Compass - Whistle ( https://amzn.to/3Bx3dPk ) Get two of these and drink as much water as you can stomach...You'll thank me at the end of the hike: Nalgene 32oz ( https://amzn.to/3xAYWJJ ) - These semi-opaque versions weigh a little less. First Aid Kit: Adventure Medical Kit ( https://amzn.to/3QWuRLe ) Rechargeable headlamp: Nitecore ( https://amzn.to/3UltVD7 ) Shoes: Hoka Speedgoat 5 ( https://amzn.to/3dpBOXJ ) Boots: Lowa Hiking boots ( https://amzn.to/3QSFnTP ) Sun Hoodie: Baleaf ( https://amzn.to/3Sc5Nku ) Wool Underwear - Super thin and comfortable: Meriwool ( https://amzn.to/3xByHTv ) If you wear glasses or sunglasses, get some of these: Chums eyewear retainer ( https://amzn.to/3QWtMmE ) Day Pack: Osprey Manta 24 ( https://amzn.to/3qX1JZH ) Backpacking Pack: Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight ( https://outdoorvitals.com/products/sh... ) Trekking Poles: Trekology Aluminum Sticks ( https://amzn.to/3Sk6NDs ) Rain Suit: Frogg Toggs - super cheap, super light ( https://amzn.to/3f1PjNA ) Hiking Towel: PackTowl Ultralite ( https://amzn.to/3LpDGw5 ) Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L ( https://amzn.to/3BAshFo ) Water filter tabs (backup): These taste disgusting, but can safe you ( https://amzn.to/3QSGdQt ) Camping Chair: Helinox Chair Zero ( https://amzn.to/3dmNryF ) WINTER GEAR: Micro Spikes: Kahtoola ( https://amzn.to/3RVqem0 ) (Also bring a couple zip ties in case the chains ever give way) Emergency Bivvy ( https://amzn.to/3BQ4GSj ) A REALLY great book about the dangers of climbing in the winter: "Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" by Ty Gagne ( https://amzn.to/3BqXUkx )

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