Sensei Mike was featured on several local news channels in Tuscon. You can watch one of them below.
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Thoughts from the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail
It’s amazing out there, I don’t know how to describe it, It is incredible feeling the amount of raw wilderness surrounding us. It’s strange yet appealing to travel 20 miles and not hear planes flying overhead, No sounds of traffic, …or signs of today’s technology. As I look back at the 116 miles we’ve travelled, […]
Day 2 update interview from Sensei Mike Armstrong
Arizona TrailQuick Video update from Blind Hiker Mike Armstrong after Day 2 on the Arizona Trail.
Day 3 update from the road
Arizona TrailDay 3 down we did 16 miles today and it was much easier than the past 2 days. Tonight and Tomorrow we are in Patagonia for rest and staying in this awesome ranch http://www.spirittreeinn.com/ We are all pretty sore, tired, and I think my calluses are getting callus.
Final update before we leave for the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Athlete
Well, we are heading out for the Arizona Trail Trek this Friday April 1st. No, this is not an April’s Fools Joke. April 2nd is our first day on the trail. This is going to be an amazing experience! We have trained hard and I believe we are ready. I would like to put out […]
Mike Armstrong Interview (Video)
Arizona Trail Athlete
Today Sensei Mike and took a quick break during our training hike to bring you this interview.
24 days until the AZT
Arizona Trail
Just wanted to make a quick post to remind everyone to keep an eye here on our blog and on Facebook as we ramp up for our hike across the Arizona Trail. While we are hiking the trail we will be making blog posts as well as facebook posts. So keep an eye out and […]
Drum Solo Performed by Mike Armstrong (Blind)
Arizona Trail Musician
Above is a drum solo from the Blind and Unplugged fund-raising event we had on the 12th.
Hiking the Trail 100 and over 1k raised this weekend
Arizona Trail MusicianI just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who supported Team Armstrong on Saturday by coming out to “Blind and Unplugged” with your help we raised over $1,000 that night. While this is a great start we have a long way to go before we raise our goal of $43,000 for the Foundation […]
Fundraiser @ Shiloh Community Church
Arizona Trail Athlete Grand Canyon Martial Arts Mt. Kilimanjaro Musician
“Sensei” Mike Armstrong will be speaking about the Arizona Trail and his other adventures followed by an exclusive acoustic concert by Mike’s band echotribe.
The night is free and donations will be taken at the door with a raffle also taking place throughout the night.
All donations and proceeds will go to the Foundation for Blind Children to support its summer recreation program.
Please join us at Shiloh Community Church at 6pm on February 12th to hear Mike’s amazing story and listen to some good music as well.