Breaking Trail

Emily Ford sets out with Diggins, a borrowed sled dog, to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail in winter.

As the 69-day journey through subzero temperatures tests her physical and mental endurance, Emily and her canine protector develop an unbreakable bond as they embrace the unexpected kindness of strangers and discover they’ve become figureheads in the movement to make the outdoors more accessible for everyone. What begins as an extraordinary physical and mental challenge also becomes a spiritual adventure.

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Emily Ford sets out with Diggins, a borrowed sled dog, to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail in winter.
Filmmaker: Jesse Roesler
Backpacking, Dogs, Long-Distance Trails, Women