Eugene trail runners new memoir explores grief, resilience on the Oregon Pacific Crest Trail

Published: May 4, 2024, 12:57 a.m.

When Eugene trail runner Emily Halnon\u2019s mother died of cancer, she wanted to honor her with something big. In 2020, Halnon set the overall speed record for the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Halnon's new book 'To the Gorge', explores how she celebrates her mom's life through running.