Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail

[u/Kymmieuwu]

[u/Cubby0101]

Phew! That means I can put off walking the AT for a record attempt until I'm 92. /s

Good on ya Mr Sanders for the achievement. He held the 'oldest' record when he was 82 as well.

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"walking" the Appalachian trial isn't quite right

Here's a picture of this dude

https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/08/31/18/APTOPIX_Appalachian_Trail-Oldest_Hiker_27783.jpg?quality=75&width=1250&height=614&fit=bounds&format=pjpg&crop=16%3A9%2Coffset-y0.5&auto=webp