11/09/2026
If anyone needs a shout out, it's this inspiration & amazing women Lou Hearn. Her determination, strength & willpower just goes to show, when you set your mind to it, You can achieve ANYTHING
Lou's Journey:
" Earlier this year I decided to join some friends and say "yes" to hiking the 233km Larapinta trail, climbing a combined elevation of more than 8,300meters, almost the equivalent of Mt Everest. I completed the hike over 19days, a little slower than most, but getting to Telegraph station at Alice Springs was an incredible day. We hiked West to East. Three months before the hike I had major surgery and eight years earlier I suffered a significant back injury that lead to 3 months in hospital and learning to walk again.At times, I wasn't sure this goal was possible. With Sammis help, I wasn't sure able to get "hike fit" and complete all 12 sections of the trail. Along the way, Sammi and my family became positive voices in my head, reminding me to trust the process, write down my thoughts and keep putting one turning front of the other. The experience taught me that difficult goals can be achieved, no matter your fitness level, if you're willing to try and be consistent with your training.
A huge thank you to Sammi for believing in me and for her expertise in helping me accomplish this hike.
Walking 6- 8 hours a day wasn't easy, but the incredible views, amazing people and sense of achievement made every step worthwhile.
Now for the next adventure...
