A simple gift, free hats on a mountain trail, is sparking connection and joy. For one hiker, Mount Sanitas has always been a place to clear his mind. During the pandemic, when business and life both hit a low point, he hiked it over and over, finding space and perspective. Then, while in Arizona, he noticed someone wearing a simple embroidered trail hat. It gave him an idea: Mt. Sanitas needed a hat too, not to sell, but to give. He designed one, ordered 25, and started handing them out. Now he’s given away hundreds. The hat isn’t the point… it’s the gesture; a moment of human connection, a reminder that someone sees you, even on a hard day. So, if you’re ever hiking on Mt. Sanitas and a stranger offers you a hat, take it. It comes with quiet gratitude, and maybe a little spark of hope.