Halfway there: Update on veteran s 1000 mile hike
A veteran from Northumberland County, 70, began a hike two months ago in hopes of raising money for the Kulpmont Fire Department to buy a new firetruck. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 7:35 PM EDT July 16, 2021
An update from an army veteran from Northumberland County who s currently hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Back in May, we told you about Walt Lutz from Kulpmont and his 1,000-mile charity hike to benefit the Kulpmont Fire Department.
The army veteran, 70, started at the trail s highest point in North Carolina and he just checked in to say he s hit mile 500 and is now halfway home.
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.
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