We are thrilled to welcome Gail Muller to Stanfords, talking about her new book UNLOST and taking us on an extraordinary journey of determination, grit and human spirit. Join us for a wonderful evening and be inspired to embrace your own journey.

Gail Muller was told she’d need to use a wheelchair by the age of forty. At forty-one, she embarked on one of the world’s toughest treks – The Appalachian Trail. This is her inspiring account of one woman’s incredible journey into the unknown and how she reclaimed herself in the process.

As Gail took her first steps on the 2,200-mile trek through the wilderness of the USA, she had no idea what lay ahead of her, but she knew she felt burnout from city life, lost and broken – ready to heal a mind and body that she had battled with for so long.

From the resilience-building mountain climbs and harsh reality of braving the raw elements, to the unexpected friendships forged with other hikers and the kindness of strangers offering food and shelter – with every step, Gail started to let go of a past dominated by the hidden disability of chronic pain and reconnected with herself in a way she’d never been able to before.

A love letter to the healing power of the wild outdoors and an incredible testament to the strength of the human spirit, Gail’s story is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut, lost or scared. She shows us that even in our darkest times, it’s possible to find our inner grit, face our fears and feel hopeful.

Watch a short video of Gail introducing Unlost here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Gail Muller is an adventurer and educator. For fifteen years she struggled with muscularskeletal issues and the chronic pain that would arise from them. In 2019, after years searching for cures for her physical and mental health, she realised it was time for a profound change. She knows now she’s not able to live a regular life and is embracing this new understanding of herself: adventuring, hiking, writing and inspiring others to do the same. She lives, hikes and swims in Cornwall.

She has recently returned from the Continental Divide Trail - a massive hike across the United States where she battled with unmarked trails, grizzly bears, wildfires, weeks at altitude and raging snowmelt-filled river fords.

The evening will start promptly at 7.00 pm.

Tickets £5

Includes glass of wine/soft drink

(£4.00 off the published price of UNLOST for ticket holders when purchased on the evening).

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