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Subject: Grandma Gatewood and the Appalachian Trail Author: Mike [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 03:23:58 09/11/14 Thu A friend that I introduced to Wes's books sent me this... maybe a few of the readers will find it interesting... >>In 1955, At age 67, Emma Gatewood, a mother of 11 and grandmother of 23, became the first woman to thru-hike the 2168-mile Appalachian Trail solo. Grandma Gatewood was also an unwitting pioneer of extreme ultra-light hiking, wearing Keds sneakers, carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower curtain for shelter, a cup, and a change of clothes slung in a homemade bag over her shoulder. She gathered wild foods on the trail, supplementing them with dried beef, cheese, nuts & sausages bought in towns along the way. >>She hiked the entire trail again in 1960 and then again at age 75 in 1963, making her the first person to hike the trail three times. She became a bit of a national celebrity appearing on “Today Show”, Groucho Marx’ “You Bet Your Life” show and the “Tonight Show”. She also received free sneakers from Keds. More on the story here, including some funny and interesting comments (including a few by family members): https://www.facebook.com/GrowingBolder/photos/a.222277093580.134233.54598478580/10152358927598581/?type=1 More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Gatewood http://www.amazon.com/Grandma-Gatewoods-Walk-Inspiring-Appalachian/dp/1613747187 Mike [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]