Southern Mountain Gear is a company founded by Daniel and Aaron Holmes, providing quality hiking and adventure gear for long time or beginner hikers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An event that began 14 months ago has prospered through the pandemic, despite the condition of the island and the social distancing rules mandated by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReally just a sense of community and get fit kinda exercising,\u201d Aaron said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is geared towards the individuals who feel trapped at home and are looking for a sense of escape to focus their minds on other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think that sense of community is super helpful for people right now.\u201d Aaron said. \u201cWe really wanted to do everything we could to still proceed with that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aaron and Daniel Holms owners of Southern Mountain Gear poses in front of their storefront. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Map of the 5k route runners follow. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Daniel Holms preps to close the shop and begin the 5k event. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Daniel Holms continues to prepare to close the shop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Daniel Holms calls runners to hold a raffle before the run. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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The first batch of runners takes their picture before doing their 5k lopp. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Runners begin preparing for their 5k loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Runners take off and begin their loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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A new batch of runners poses for a picture before their loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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The new batch of runners take off and begin their loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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A new runner poses for a picture. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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A third batch of runners gets their photo taken before their loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Daniel Holms along with some runners begin their 5k loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Runners cool down and socialize after their 5k loop. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Runners have a drink and socialize. Photo by: Ronald Fuellas<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>