In the fall of 2020, they began working out twice a day to build up strength for a journey that would take them more than 7,000 miles, from snowy climes in the Eastern U.S. to desert pathways in the Southwest and lush forests in the Pacific Northwest.
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At 83, hiker becomes oldest ever to complete Appalachian Trail
Known as ‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ he hiked the trail in sections, completing the final bit in western Massachusetts on Sunday.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker prepares for his next adventure – kindergarten
The Virginia boy isn’t the first child to complete the 2,193-mile trail and a pediatrician sees no harm as long as parents are realistic about the child’s capabilities.
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A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it to find ‘the breath of a real life’
The AT symbolizes opportunity – the chance to set out on a life-altering experience in the great outdoors.
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Falmouth teen raises $28,000 on AT, plans more hikes
Falmouth High School junior William Addison, who solo hiked the Appalachian Trail last year to raise money for blood disorder treatment across the globe, officially completed the trek this month with a hike up Katahdin.
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Two hikers rescued after separate falls along the icy Appalachian Trail
One hiker fell at least 250 feet down a mountainside in Virginia. Both are hospitalized.
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Appalachian Trail through-hikers told to postpone plans this year due to virus
About 2,000 through-hikers have already registered to make the trek this year, but the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending against long-distance hikes.
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Maine man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
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Farmington native navigates the Appalachian Trail in a pandemic
21-year-old Farmington native Brooklynn Winters, also known as “Bear Bait,” has completed just under 600 miles of the AT so far.
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Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.