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Many hikers set epic, long-term goals for themselves, like summiting a treacherous mountain or hiking a grueling trail. Paul Evans was no different. His lifelong dream was to hike the Appalachian Trail, but two heart attacks and his untimely death at age 53 left that dream unfulfilled. When his wife emailed producers of The Dirtbag Diaries podcast last year to help rally the outdoor community, they answered the call. And REI tells the story in a new film called Paul's Boots.
In the 37-minute film, produced by Duct Tape Then Beer, 40 hikers from 14 states hike the Appalachian Trail carrying three pairs of Evans' boots the length of the trail.
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