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  • Nov 8, 2021 at 11:46 am #3731771
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    https://nypost.com/2021/11/08/nimblewill-nomad-83-becomes-oldest-to-trek-appalachian-trail/

    Nov 8, 2021 at 2:06 pm #3731783
    M. C
    BPL Member

    @bluemtns

    Awesome story – what an inspiration for us as our bodies age. Thanks, John, for posting!

    Nov 10, 2021 at 12:31 pm #3731976
    HkNewman
    BPL Member

    @hknewman

    Locale: The West is (still) the Best

    Great journey and motivation.

    I know my old backpacking group got sparse with seniors, so maybe this will motivate some to stay healthier

    Nov 11, 2021 at 11:33 am #3732050
    Brett A
    BPL Member

    @bulldogd

    My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting him back in April as he was passing through Fontana Village, about to head into the Smokies.  I’ve followed his journals for years now so it was pretty exciting to finally meet and talk to him.

    One young thru hiker we spoke with spent a few days on trail with him and the kid says “yeah, well he’s Platinum Blazing, often having people pick him up and staying with them overnight”.  At 83, he gets a pass as far as I’m concerned.

    Nov 12, 2021 at 12:17 am #3732089
    Ryan Jordan
    Admin

    @ryan

    Locale: Central Rockies

    After having spent many weeks of my life section-hiking the AT (some rewarding, some not), I think Pt-blazing would be an A-OK way to do the AT. Count me in 😂

    Eb’s gonna be on our podcast soon. Stay tuned. He’s a treat. One of the good guys.

    Nov 12, 2021 at 6:56 am #3732095
    Brett A
    BPL Member

    @bulldogd

    Eb’s gonna be on our podcast soon.

    <p style=”text-align: left;”>AWESOME!  Looking forward to this.  Yeah, the guy has done more than his fair share of sleeping on the ground and poopin’ in the woods. He’s entitled to do it however he chooses</p>

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