A Sense of Direction: a 1,200 Mile Walk on the Pacific Northwest Trail

Fresh from college and chasing a dream of becoming an outdoor filmmaker, Alex Maier sets out to hike 1,200 miles from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean along the Pacific Northwest Trail. He chooses one of America’s toughest and most remote long-distance routes to put his skills and perseverance to the test, only to discover life lessons that run far deeper than confirming a career choice.