91-Year-Old Sets New World Record

A Colorado man, became the oldest male to cross the Grand Canyon on foot. 91-year-old John Jepkema completed a 5-day backpacking hike, starting from the North Rim. He descended 6000 feet on a 14 mile trail, crossed the bottom of the canyon, then ascended 4,500 up to the South Rim, completing the 24-mile trek.