From the Editors

Blue Ridge Outdoors follows Dale Sanders, a 91-year-old Tennessee hiker who returned to the Appalachian Trail to reclaim the record as the oldest person to hike the iconic route. Sanders' trek highlights how dedication to regular movement, outdoor endurance, and personal milestones can continue well into one's tenth decade. The piece offers an encouraging reminder of the lifelong rewards found on America's long-distance footpaths.