Blind Bulldog Hanson Appalachian Trail Odyssey, opening introduction. In March of 2010 Mike Hanson, blind since birth, took on the 2,174 mile Appalachian Trail to make a statement about the competence and independence of the visually impaired and to publicize the 70% unemployment in that population. A man of True Grit, Bulldog became his trail-name and for the next 6 and half months he faced the rugged and sometimes dangerous mountain footpath which is the Appalachian Trail. Along the way he encountered other hikers from all walks of life and ages with their own reasons for taking on this grueling odyssey, a touching and supportive hiker culture, magnificent scenery and wildlife, plus historical and humorous side stories encountered along the trek. He was accompanied, but not led, by filmmaker Gary L. Steffens who captured his challenges and victories and is producing a 16 hour series about his story. 13 of 16 hours are completed (9/14) with most of the work currently focused on completing side stories (such as the story of the Brown Mountain Creek exslave settlement, The Little Ottie Cline Powell monument-in 1882 five year old Little Ottie Cline Powell wandered away from school and passed away on the top of Bluff Mountain, the Palmerton Superfund site, Glasgow, VA; The Town that Time Forgot, the small marker in the middle of nowhere that only said Rex R. Pulford, 1922-1983, hermit Uncle Nick Grimstaf, He lived alone, suffered alone and died alone. and others). Music scoring is primarily Appalachian blues and acoustic folk with some Americana orchestration. Projected completion roughly March 2015. Please see Facebook The Hanson Appalachian Trail Campaign for frame grabs and the story from the trail as it occurred plus updates on the progress of the series. Thank you for your interest in Mike Hansons quest to change perceptions and open doors for the visually impaired. _______ FOLLOW LIPSapp Hits56 Radio _______ FB: r-js/1rlggeQ / TW: r-js/1us3SdS / Listen to LIPSapp Hits56 Radio r-js/1dOIQ18 #thewho #beatles #elvis #jimihendrix #dylan
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