The night before Easter Sunday 2021 Cincy native Emily Henkel and her boyfriend Alex Lofgren, Army war Veteran and plant lover, went hiking in Death Valley National Park in California for one night. The following Friday Emily was airlifted to safety after being trapped on a desolate mountain cliffside after a 70’fall with a broken ankle and alone. This is the story of her triumphant quest for survival among our country’s harshest conditions. Emily told me she wants people to hear her story and remember that you can do hard things, all humans can, really hard things even “…when you don’t think you can take another breath, walk another step, or wake up one more day.” – Emily Henkel

Thank  you to everyone who made this happen, and for all of the support you have shown Emily and Alex and their families. Life is about love.

We recorded this live at Fretboard Brewing Company on Monday June 7th 2021.

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And you can find Emily and follow her journey on instagram @embhenkel