Mount Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain (5,269 ft), anchors the Appalachian Trail and local culture; Katahdin means ‘The Greatest Mountain’ in Penobscot. The summit returns to the news as the backdrop to endurance milestones on long trails.
Grey Beard has completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail, reclaiming the oldest-hiker record at age 91 after a challenging campaign. He faced multiple falls, a hospital visit, and a pinch nerve, but his perseverance ended at Maine's highest peak with a moment of prayer.