91-Year-Old Completes Appalachian Trail Hike by Climbing Katahdin, Reclaims Record
Sanders fell 71 times on the 2,193-mile hike and had six hard falls, including one brief hospital stay, before finishing.
- On Monday, Aug. 31, 91-year-old Dale Sanders summitted Mount Katahdin in Maine, reclaiming his record as the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail.
- Sanders first set the record in 2017 at age 82, but friend M.J. 'Sunny' Eberhart took the title in 2021 at 83, prompting Sanders to announce his comeback plan.
- By his count, Sanders endured 71 falls during the journey, including six 'hard falls' that led to hospitalization, with one occurring just 200 yards from the finish.
- Thousands followed his progress on social media, where 'trail angels' provided treats including caramel frappes; Sanders expanded his mission beyond records after realizing he motivated others.
- After a pinched nerve diagnosis threatened to end his attempt, Sanders persevered, saying, 'I am 91, so I'm blazing new ground,' demonstrating that the journey matters most.
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