Bob Coomber

Every now and again I will read a story that is so inspiring it almost brings me to tears. It really makes me think of the times I almost cried on a 4 mile hike because I just didn’t think I could take one.more.step. without collapsing. Well imagine going hiking without being able to walk at all. Bob Coomber is just one of those people. He is in a wheelchair due to diabetes and a very bad case of osteoporosis. This certainly doesn’t stop him though. He’s been to the top of the 2,517-foot Mission Peak, and wheeled himself along the entire 28-mile Ohlone Wilderness Trail. His goal is to make it to the 14,000 foot summit of Mount Washington. What a true inspiration to us all, and I will remember him when I am moaning about a little 4 mile hike from now on.

Bob Coomber, hiking, wheelchair, inspiration

Two-Heel Drive

I found another great site, and this time it’s all about hiking, Two-Heel Drive. What a clever name, I love it! He writes about a lot of neat stuff, including his hiking experiences in Northern California, but I especially love his Flickr hiking pic of the day feature. His link collection is amazing and I could spend hours here reading. Great blog Tom, and thanks for the link to my site!

hiking blogs, hiking