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At 91, ‘Grey Beard’ completes the Appalachian Trail — again

He overcame 71 falls and health scares to reclaim his record as the oldest Appalachian Trail thru-hiker.

Published Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

At 91, ‘Grey Beard’ completed the Appalachian Trail again, reclaiming his record as the oldest thru-hiker after a journey marked by 71 falls and health scares. He said his best hiking days were in Pennsylvania.

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