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National Geographic LIVE Presents: 46 Days, Triumph on the Trail
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Feb 05, 2014 02:14 PM
Each year, hundreds attempt to hike the 2,181 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Those who persevere usually take at least four months. In 2011, long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis accomplished the feat in a month and a half: 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes, to be exact.
| When |
Feb 20, 2014
from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM |
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| Where | National Geographic Live: Grosvenor Auditorium |
| Contact Phone | 2028577700 |
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In the process, Davis became the AT’s overall speed record holder—and the first woman to do so. Her book Called Againtells the very personal story of how her endurance, and the love and support of her husband, Brew, helped her make history.
Book sale and signing to follow.
The National Geographic Museum will be open until 7:15 PM on February 20. Get admission to A New Age of Exploration and our other exhibitions for an additional $7 when you purchase your ticket to this event.
