Earl Shaffer Foundation Promo Video: The First Thru-Hiker of the Appalachian Trail

Earl Shaffer was the first person to be recognized as a thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail. In 1948, after coming back from WWII, Earl decided to hike the entire 2,000-mile long trail in honor of his friend, fallen soldier Walter Winemiller. In completing his hike, Earl made history as the first person to ever thru-hike, or hike in a single season, the Appalachian Trail. Thousands have followed in his footsteps, inspired by the man who proved it was possible.
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