Hulda Crooks

Hulda Hoehn Crooks (May 19, 1896 – November 23, 1997) was an American mountaineer. Affectionately known as "Grandma Whitney" she successfully scaled 14,505-foot (4,421 m) Mount Whitney 23 times between the ages of 65 and 91. She had climbed 97 other peaks during this period.[1]

Crooks Peak from the Alabama Hills

In 1990, Day Needle, one of the peaks in the Whitney area was, by an Act of Congress, renamed Crooks Peak in her honor.[2] In 1987, at the age of 91, she became the oldest woman to complete the ascent of Mt. Fuji in Japan. She hiked the entire 212 mile John Muir Trail in the high Sierras, completing the hike in segments over five years.[3]

Hulda Crooks was a long-time resident of Loma Linda, California and a Seventh-day Adventist. She often spent time with children in the community, encouraging them to appreciate nature and stay active. In 1991 Loma Linda dedicated a park at the base of the south hills as Hulda Crooks Park.[4]

“ Early to bed and early to rise. Out jogging about 5:30am. Jog a mile and walk it back briskly. It takes me 12 minutes to jog the mile and 15 minutes to walk it. Do some upper trunk exercises, work in the yard, and walk to the market, and work

Hulda Crooks describing life at 80[5][6]

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According to Congressman Jerry Lewis (R California), one of her hiking companions,

“ No mountain was ever too high for this gentle giant. With a twinkle in her eye, and purpose in her step, 'Grandma Whitney' showed the world that mental, physical and spiritual health is attainable at any age. ”

References

  1. ↑ "Hulda Crooks passes away at 101". Loma Linda University. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crooks Peak. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
  3. ↑ "Hulda Crooks Passes Away at 101". Loma Linda University News. December 3, 1997. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  4. ↑ "Public Works: Parks". City of Loma Linda. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  5. ↑ Crooks, Hulda (1996). Conquering life's mountains: A collection of writings. Redlands, CA: Quiet Hour. p. 1. OCLC 35020378.
  6. ↑ "Who Are The Oldest People On Our Planet? And, Why Are They That Healthy? Part 6". Diabetes Diet Dialogue. Retrieved 2009-04-29.

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