<p>For years, Andrew Baranak had a map of the Appalachian Trail on his wall, which became the motivation for him to tackle a thru-hike. In 2015, he set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and walked to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. During his hike, he learned to see the beauty in people when they strip away pretense and learn to be themselves.  </p>

For years, Andrew Baranak had a map of the Appalachian Trail on his wall, which became the motivation for him to tackle a thru-hike. In 2015, he set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and walked to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. During his hike, he learned to see the beauty in people when they strip away pretense and learn to be themselves.

<p>For years, Andrew Baranak had a map of the Appalachian Trail on his wall, which became the motivation for him to tackle a thru-hike. In 2015, he set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and walked to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. During his hike, he learned to see the beauty in people when they strip away pretense and learn to be themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

05 - Andrew Baranak

70 years ago, the Appalachian Trail was thru-hiked for the first time by WWII veteran Earl Shaffer. The2180 is a series of 70 stories from 70 people who have made the Appalachian Trail a part of their life,  and in the process, have found a larger understanding of themselves and the world around them through the crown jewel of the American hiking experience.

70 years ago, the Appalachian Trail was thru-hiked for the first time by WWII veteran Earl Shaffer. The2180 is a series of 70 stories from 70 people who have made the Appalachian Trail a part of their life, and in the process, have found a larger understanding of themselves and the world around them through the crown jewel of the American hiking experience.

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