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91-Year-Old Hiker Reclaims Appalachian Trail Record | Monroe Louisiana News
At 91, Dale Sanders just shattered records again—reclaiming the title of oldest person to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, despite 71 falls and hospitalizations. His journey was tougher than his first, with pinched nerves, numb limbs, and moments he almost quit—but his wife’s encouragement kept him going. Now a trail celebrity with thousands cheering him on, Sanders’ mission has grown: to inspire others with his grit. A lifelong boundary-pusher who also paddled the Mississippi at 87, he proves age is just a number when you’ve got heart—and he’ll nap on the trail if needed, then keep moving…
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