Day 5, Peak 9: Mount Harvard 14,424 ft (videos)

Here are two videos. The first one is like a trail talk video where I explain why I am doing the hike. The second one is from the peak. Please go to the GoFundMe page to donate. Thanks! 

 

Here is the second video, which I have recorded from the peak of Mount Harvard

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