Jan 4, 2026
The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) meets in Phoenix, AZ May 24-27, 2026. WPC accepted our PasstoPass poster on Living Well with Parkinson’s for display. A big thank you to Rose Gallagher ( PT PhD in New York and PtP hiker and advisor) and A. C. Woolnaugh ( PtP...
Dec 8, 2025
We use these 4-legged folding camp chairs with a back that are 17″ high at camp. PD hikers appreciate the stability and support they provide. The factory is in Spokane, so last Friday Bill stopped by and was gifted 18 chairs for PasstoPass hikes. They had a...
Nov 22, 2025
We honor the memory of Ken Kisch who passed away this month. Ken was the key person in the formation of PasstoPass with Bill. He answered the query Bill posted in the NW Parkinson’s weekly email about wanting to backpack with PD. Ken met Bill at the famed...
Sep 28, 2025
Trip leader Ben reports: “Woke up to bright blue skies and lots of sun. We spent the morning enjoying coffee and packing up camp. Near the lodge there was a short hike to a beautiful overlook. “We sadly had to say goodbye to the hikers heading back to New York, but...
Sep 27, 2025
Trip leader Ben reports: “We woke up to a slight drizzle, but that didn’t stop the campers from making a delicious breakfast with coffee and pancakes. “Five new support hikers (all UNC physical therapy students) arrived overnight! Everyone met at the lodge at 10 a.m.,...
Sep 26, 2025
The Trip 15 team embarked on a new PasstoPass route today: They are at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. They are day hiking 1-3 miles per day over three days and either car camping at Big Meadows Campground or staying in the Big Meadows Lodge. This is not a...
