The latest report from our hikers includes:

“On the way to completing Forester Pass (13,200 feet elevation). Took time for a refreshing swim in the high lakes just before climbing the wall. Summited just before our daily thunderstorm hit. Raced for trees for the afternoon storm. … The team enjoyed a community cheese plate. Everyone contributed. The team favorite was Snickers bar and cheddar cheese with hint of parmesan–a JMT delicacy.”

Three of the hikers on this trip have young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). That means they were diagnosed before age 50. The unique challenges of YOPD can include navigating:

• Parenthood
• Caring for aging parents
• Employment
• Relationships

… all while managing Parkinson’s symptoms like:

• Tremor
• Muscle rigidity, including reduced facial expression
• Slowness
• Fatigue
• Balance challenges
• Cognitive challenges

The hiking opportunities Pass to Pass offers is one way our hikers with YOPD are managing their symptoms by staying active … so they can keep participating in their lives.