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Oldest Person to Hike Through the Appalachian Trail
52:08 - 57:56 (05:48)
MJ Sonny Eberhart completed a through hike of the Appalachian Trail at the age of 83, becoming the oldest person to do so.
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At 83 years old, MJ Sonny Eberhart became the oldest person to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, hiking an average of 14 miles per day.
52:08 - 53:39 (01:31)
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At 83 years old, MJ Sonny Eberhart became the oldest person to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, hiking an average of 14 miles per day. She has hiked the trail multiple times in her lifetime.
ChapterOldest Person to Hike Through the Appalachian Trail
EpisodeThe Appalachian Trail: A Heckuva Hike
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Sutton family has set the record for the youngest through hiker on the Appalachian Trail with their five-year-old son Harvey completing the 2,000 mile journey in 209 days.
53:39 - 56:17 (02:38)
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The Sutton family has set the record for the youngest through hiker on the Appalachian Trail with their five-year-old son Harvey completing the 2,000 mile journey in 209 days. Despite the challenges and caloric requirements, they encourage parents to take on the adventure with their kids.
ChapterOldest Person to Hike Through the Appalachian Trail
EpisodeThe Appalachian Trail: A Heckuva Hike
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Two hosts discuss their recent hike on the Appalachian Trail and encourage listeners to do some research and try it out for themselves.
56:17 - 56:51 (00:34)
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Two hosts discuss their recent hike on the Appalachian Trail and encourage listeners to do some research and try it out for themselves. The episode ends with a segment on Listener Mail.
ChapterOldest Person to Hike Through the Appalachian Trail
EpisodeThe Appalachian Trail: A Heckuva Hike
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Kirby donated his kidney to a family friend, with both of them undergoing surgeries in adjoining rooms.
56:54 - 57:56 (01:02)
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Kirby donated his kidney to a family friend, with both of them undergoing surgeries in adjoining rooms. Kirby's incision was the worst part of the recovery and took about a month to heal, but the experience was well worth it.