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To the Gorge: Running, Grief, Resilience & 460 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail is a memoir by Emily Halnon that chronicles her journey of running across Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail after her mother's death from cancer. Halnon pays tribute to her mother's tenacity by attempting to complete the 460-mile route faster than anyone else. Despite the challenges and her own grief, Halnon successfully completes the run in just over a week. The memoir not only explores Halnon's athletic achievements but also delves into her clear-eyed approach to loss and grief. [Extracted from the article]