91-year-old Tennessee man Dale Sanders, known as ‘Grey Beard’, completes 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls, including 6 hard falls, reclaims record as oldest hiker
- Dale Sanders, 91, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls.
- (Photo: AP)Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail after hiking 2,193 miles (3,530 kilometres) across the eastern United States at the age of 91.
- The Tennessee man, whose trail name is “Grey Beard”, counted 71 falls during his latest attempt, including six he described as particularly hard.
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- Dale Sanders, 91, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls.
- (Photo: AP)Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail after hiking 2,193 miles (3,530 kilometres) across the eastern United States at the age of 91.
- The Tennessee man, whose trail name is “Grey Beard”, counted 71 falls during his latest attempt, including six he described as particularly hard.
Sources: Times of India