Avid hiker. Unfortunately I didn't get hooked until I hiked with my youngest daughter into the Grand Canyon, June 2002. What a life changing experience!. I was 53 years old then and very thankful to have this new interest. In 2004 I began the Appalachian Trail and section hiked it over 12 years during my summer vacations. My wife and 3 daughters have all joined me on some of these adventures.