As I posted earlier Mike Armstrong injured his leg while hiking through the Four Peaks area last Monday causing Team Armstrong to return to Phoenix while he seeks medical advice. All of the X-Rays and Test results show no breaks and the doctors believe it is a mild strain but has recommended Mike stay off […]
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In the Media: Blind hiker at halfway point in trek across Arizona (Link)
Arizona Trail
KTAR did a quick interview with Sensei Mike while he was in Phoenix. PHOENIX — A blind man hiking across Arizona is nearing the halfway mark of his trip. Mike Armstrong and his two guides have covered nearly 400 miles along the Arizona trail since they began their trek April 2 near the Mexican border. […]
Back in Phoenix due to an injured leg
Arizona TrailToday Team Armstrong had to return to Phoenix due to an injury on the right leg of Mike Armstrong (Blind Hiker). Mike Armstrong will be taking the next few days to rest his injury and consult medical advice. Team Armstrong will restart the Mazatal Divide passage of the Arizona Trail after it is determined he […]
Blind Hiker sets out to trek Arizona (Video)
Arizona TrailTeam Armstrong stopped in with Channel 12 news on April 28th. Here is the segment in case you didn’t get to watch it.
Heroes – From Marc Ashton (CEO of the Foundation for Blind Children)
Arizona Trail
Today, as I celebrate Easter with my family, I am in pain. My feet are swollen, my knees ache and I have trouble sitting and standing. My body is fatigued by the 12-mile, 8-hour trek south of Theodore Roosevelt Lake on the great Arizona Trail. Yet, with all my pain, I am already looking online to determine when I can […]
Blind hiker trekking across state on Arizona Trail (Video)
Arizona TrailWhile Team Armstrong may have arrived in Phoenix it has been a busy day with the Media. Here is an interview of Mike and his sighted guides by AZFamily.
Update from Team Armstrong
Arizona TrailFinished the cactus mine field. Passage 17 done.
Arizona Trail Reflections
Arizona Trail Athlete
As I travel along this 800 mile journey, I realize how truly amazing it is to be able to experience something so inspiring. Each step I take brings me closer to understanding more about myself and how truly blessed all of our lives are. So today; take a break to feel the wind on your […]
Mike Armstrong on Tuscon News KLOD
Arizona TrailSensei Mike was featured on several local news channels in Tuscon. You can watch one of them below.
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, […]