The odds of surviving this hiking trail were not great, but for Geraldine or “Gerry” Largay, it was worth trying. Gerry was a retired nurse living in Tennesse. She loved the outdoors and has always been an adventure enthusiast, even at 66. And in the spring of 2013, she was ready for her next adventure. After doing some research for her next destination, Gerry was convinced she had to hike the Appalachian Trail.