70 year old from Northumberland County to hike 1,000 miles on Appalachian Trail
The hike is not just for exercise or fun. Walt Lutz is raising money for the Kulpmont Fire Department to buy a new firetruck.
Author: Nikki Krize
Updated: 3:09 PM EDT May 6, 2021
KULPMONT, Pa. — Walt Lutz of Kulpmont is not your average 70-year-old man. The Army veteran leaves this weekend for a 1,000-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail.
"People say, 'Wow, you're 70!' My response is, 'Wow, it's 1,000 miles, don't worry about the 70!'" Lutz said.
The hike is not just for exercise or fun. Walt is raising money for the Kulpmont Fire Department to buy a new firetruck.