Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’
TL;DR
- Dale Sanders, 91, is the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail.
- The trail is approximately 2,193 miles long.
- Sanders fell 71 times during his hike, with one fall requiring hospitalization.
- He previously held the record in 2017 at age 82.
- His wife and social media followers motivated him to continue.
- Sanders also holds the record for the oldest person to paddle the entire Mississippi River.