Courtesy Photo | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
One step to six million-plus steps along the route in 2017 made by Army Veteran Keith Wingad to support his comrades in arms who came back from battle with physical or mental limitations....
Courtesy Photo | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Keith Wingad makes it to the summit in Baltimore, Md., during his 2017 hike.
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Packing light is the name of the game for Keith Wingad when hiking. A maximum of 35 pounds should include all displayed such as bear proof bags, walking poles, special socks, stove, and other items....
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Army Veteran Keith Wingad displays another important item he uses on the hiking trails…when he’s in his blanket...or in his tent…with no bathroom around…for miles....
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Izzy soaks up whatever time she can with her owner, Keith Wingad, because she knows that in several months he will be making his trek to honor his comrades along the Pacific Crest and Vermont Trail....
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Investment of $300 in a water purification unit is a good use of funds for Keith Wingad, who plans on making another hike in honor of his fellow comrades in 2019....
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Not exactly water into Moscato, but the next best thing. Keith Wingad, Army Veteran demonstrates the value of having a water purification unit on the hiking trail....
Photo by Jennifer Scales | Columbia VA Health Care System | 07.06.2018
Keith Wingad makes the destination point to Saddleback Mountain in Maine. He made the trek to honor those who have served and are unable to do so because of physical or mental disabilities....
