Tuesday, 1 September 2026

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

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At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Ninety-one-year-old Dale Sanders, known as 'Grey Beard,' reclaimed his title as the oldest person to hike the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail. Despite suffering 71 falls during his journey, he successfully completed the trek between Georgia and Maine.

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