Gold Star Peak

For proof that nature is a powerful healing force, look no further than Gold Star Peak just outside of Anchorage, AK.

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After a 15-month deployment in Iraq, Kirk Alkire returned home looking for a way to process some of the horrific loss and sensory scars from his experience there. He took to the the mountains and discovered a unique type of therapy that helped him reset. It was so effective that he decided to name an unnamed peak in Alaska in order to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. After a year-long process the U.S. Geological Survey's Board of Geographic Names approved his proposal. He now leads expeditions of this challenging hike to the top (1.7 miles with a 3,000 foot ascent!) supported by a group of dedicated volunteers. With a goal to help Kirk raise funds for the foundation, we filmed two of those expeditions along with interviews that capture the impact that Gold Star Peak has across so many communities. To learn more, please visit goldstarpeak.org

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