Greybeard Reclaims Title at 91 | Austin News

Ninety-one-year-old Dale Sanders, the legendary “Greybeard,” just reclaimed his title as the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail—his second time doing it. Starting September 6 in West Virginia and finishing atop Mount Katahdin in Maine on August 31, he bested 83-year-old MJ Eberhart, who graciously passed the torch. Though tougher than his first attempt in 2017, this epic 2,200-mile journey proves age is just a number when you’ve got grit. Born in 1935—just two years before the trail was completed—he’s also the oldest to paddle the entire Mississippi River, starting on his 87th birthday. Sanders’ story is pure inspiration: resilience, determination, and the unshakable belief that no one’s too old to chase their dreams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4758e4193e25dc62