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Guest Blog: The CDT, by Triple Crown Hiker 'Flamingo'
My name is Phill Toomasian, but as I am a long distance hiker or “thru-hiker” I often go by the trail name “Flamingo” when out in the field (or really the mountains). In highschool I commandeered a pair of bright pink pants out of my church’s costume box. They were so goofy and simply had to be mine even if I did not have a plan for them.
More ABout ME
I’m Gail Muller, an adventurer and educator with a passion for exploration and the outdoors. Despite a prognosis that I’d be in a wheelchair by 40 due to chronic pain, I never gave up hope. I sought solutions worldwide and eventually found healing in the mountains and lakes of Italy.
My journey through 15 years of chronic illness has taught me grit, determination and confidence. Today, I balance my life between education, adventure, and helping others navigate their challenges with hope and confidence.
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