Mick's Journey with His Dad's Ashes

Mick visits the resting place of his father, Ron Dodge, to retrieve his ashes and fulfill a family tradition by spreading them in the highlands. The video explores themes of family values, traditions, and the influence of John Muir on the Dodge family. Mick reflects on his father's teachings and climbs to bring his dad's ashes down, appreciating the view and the wildness of the place.

What is Mick's mission for the day?

• To attend a family gathering

• To go fishing in the nearby river

• To pick up his dad and take him to the highlands

• To visit a friend in the city

What marks the significance of the day for Mick?

• The start of a new job

• A family reunion

• The anniversary of his dad's passing

• His birthday

What is the unconventional place mentioned for storing valuables?

• A safe deposit box

• A tree in the forest

• A hidden cave

• A locked chest

What did Mick's granddad teach him about life?

• To keep his word and integrity clean

• To travel the world

• To accumulate wealth

• To always be adventurous

What did Mick's dad enjoy listening to?

• Poems by Robert Frost

• Music from the 60s

• Stories about the sea

• Words from John Muir

Why does Mick hang his dad's ashes in a tree?

• To follow a local custom

• So the sun would hit them

• To make them hard to find

• To keep them safe from animals

Who is John Muir in the context of Mick's family?

• A family friend

• A famous musician

• One of the last great American pioneers

• A local historian

What does Mick reflect on while climbing the tree?

• The difficulty of the climb

• The beauty of the view

• The danger of falling

• The height of the tree

What does Mick plan to do with his dad's ashes?

• Bury them in the backyard

• Spread them at a special place in the highlands

• Keep them in an urn at home

• Donate them to a museum