The incredible story of Emma Grandma Gatewood who, at age 67, hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.
A story of true grit and girl power at any age, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable..
When the newspapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out.
When things got particularly tough, she relied on the kindness of strangers or sheer luck to get her through the night.
She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises.
With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. . .
One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk .
In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband.
Emma Gatewood\'s life was far from easy.
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Includes Thermes\' intricate topographical maps that describe local sights and flora and fauna.
The incredible story of Emma Grandma Gatewood who, at age 67, hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail
