Man Walking Across America Stops In Boise

Chris West started his walk in North Carolina and is heading out of Boise today on his way to Oregon.

His destination is Newport, Oregon and he expects to get there around October 22.  Chris walks about twenty miles a day and camps or sleeps with guests that take him in.  Idaho is the tenth state Chris has crossed since the beginning of his journey.

Why is he walking?  To raise awareness for people who suffer from anxiety and depression.  All donations he receives along the way will be donated to charity.  Chris says...

“After getting separated from the Navy, I struggled with depression myself.  I just thought it was a topic that doesn’t get much attention, mental health and depression and anxiety. I came across that charity and though it would be good to donate to.”

He's walking along the Greenbelt today and plans to camp somewhere in Meridian.