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

Dale Sanders, known as Grey Beard, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91. Starting on September 6 in West Virginia, Sanders navigated the nearly 2,200-mile trail in out-of-order sections. Despite experiencing several tumbles during his journey, he successfully finished the trek in Millinocket, Maine. His achievement marks a return to the record books for the veteran hiker after completing the challenging route in sections.