Hiking Away the Blues

A project in Duluth, MN by Crystal Luoma
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A journey of grief and renewal while hiking through the woods of Northern Minnesota.
Backers: 50
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61

Funded: $3,025 of $2,500
Dates: Jul 14th -> Jul 29th (15 days)
Project By: Crystal Luoma
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Latest News

My next move...

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! What an amazing month and a half it has been. From the bottom of my heart, thanks so much for following along my journey. Thanks so much for all of the love & support. Seriously. My gratitude is beyond words right now, but I hope... (Read More)

My News Story, Aired Tues, July 26th on WDIO Duluth, MN

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
  http://www.wdio.com/news/a-mothers-nature-crystal-luoma-superior-hiking-trail-grieving/4212296/  (Read More)

A True Blessing!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I have some amazing news to share. This afternoon, as many of you may have seen, my campaign minimum goal was fully met! The couple, Laura & Carl Hott, whom I had written about in my previous post, decided they felt led to support... (Read More)

Excerpt 2 from "Hiking Away the Blues"

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"A majority of my time hiking the SHT was for the most part all alone, and I preferred it that way. I came out here in hopes of drowning out the sound of people, cars, and machines with the sound of trees in the wind, birds, and all of the other... (Read More)

My Commercial

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 My story will air tomorrow at 6pm on WDIO Duluth. Should be online shortly after.    (Read More)

SHT Mileage Journal

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
               38 days, 263.3 miles hiked  (Read More)

Superior Hiking Trail: check!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
After five weeks on the trail (with a few breaks), I finished the Superior Hiking Trail! The feeling of finishing the trail was so empowering, however, waves of emotion washed over me in ways I did not expect. It was the moment I spread daughter's... (Read More)

Your name in my book!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As a sign of gratitude, back my project, $5 or more, and your name will be printed in my book on a page of contributors. Thanks a million to those who have backed my project so far, to those considering it, and to everyone who's supporting me simply... (Read More)

Excerpt from "Hiking Away the Blues"

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
"At her funeral I chose two songs, Blackbird, a Beatles song, and Wildflowers by Tom Petty. Along the trail, there are endless amounts of wildflowers, in every shape and color. I see the essence of her beauty in every petal of every wildflower." -... (Read More)

The Birth of Rayella

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Remembering the birth of my baby girl  Rayella Kathleen November 2014- March 2nd, 2015 https://youtu.be/RVFAp41I7Vo (Read More)

Getting closer!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, I overwhelmed by all of the love, light, and support I have received. Not only for this Kickstarter campaign for my book, Hiking Away the Blues, but for cheering me on during my hike. You all keep me feeling loved and inspired, which... (Read More)

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