GRAND CANYON -- One man is celebrating his 80th birthday in an amazing way -- by crossing the Grand Canyon 106 times. When tourists walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon and look down, most would consider a rim-to-rim hike a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But this guy is averaging twice a week! All yearlong!!
His name is Laurent Guadreau. But he goes by 'Maverick'.? "By 'Maverick' because there aren't many 80-year-olds that do the strange things I do," said Guadreau.
That's right -- 80. He's hiked up and down the mile-deep canyon more times this year than most octogenarians ride an elevator.? "I can't explain it! It's just there!! And I want to be in it!!"
Hiking from the south rim, it's 7 miles down, 14 miles up the other side. 21 miles each way. On the 42-mile round trip, he usually spends two nights in the canyon.? - wtlv
Thursday, December 21, 2006
80-Year-Old Man Celebrates Birthday Crossing Grand Canyon 106 Times
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This a very dear old friend - delighted to find him here and see what he is accomplishing
Very inspiring. I hope I'm as fit at his age! I'm glad this web site could help you find out about your friend, Babe.
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