Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old hiker from Tennessee, has set a new record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail, which spans over 2,000 miles. Sanders reported that he fell 71 times during his journey, with six of those falls being significant enough to require attention, including one that led to a brief hospitalization. His trek covered the 2,193-mile trail that runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
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91-Year-Old Hiker Completes Appalachian Trail, Sets Record
Dale Sanders, at 91 years old, has become the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail, a journey of over 2,000 miles. He reported falling 71 times during the hike, with some falls requiring medical attention.
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