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8,000-Mile Hiking Expedition with Brandon Weis
2026-11-16 18:00:00
2026-11-16 19:00:00
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8,000-Mile Hiking Expedition with Brandon Weis
Have you ever thought about hiking across the country? What about doing it 3 times in one year? Learn how Brandon Weis completed his 8000-mile Triple Crown hike in a single year.
Norton Branch Library - Community Room
Monday, November 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norton Branch Library
Community RoomHave you ever thought about hiking across the country? What about doing it 3 times in one year? Learn how Brandon Weis completed his 8000-mile Triple Crown hike in a single year.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.825.7800.
Brandon Weis is one of the few people to complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown hike, which includes the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Arizona Trail. Over the course of a single year, carrying a backpack weighing over 20 pounds, he hiked from Georgia to Maine, from Mexico to Canada, from Canada to Mexico, and from Utah to Mexico. He endured the dead of winter at minus 20 degrees and summer temperatures reaching 111 degrees. Through frostbite, injury, sheer exhaustion, and more, he persevered.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Travel | Nature & Outdoors |
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The Norton Branch Library supports the informational and entertainment needs of many different communities including Barberton, Copley and Doylestown. It is strategically located on South Cleveland-Massillion Road in the heart of Norton. The Library’s collection is rich with books, magazines, music, and movies that match the needs and interests of all the patrons it serves. The branch conveniently offers computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing. A large children’s area complete with toys and puzzles encompasses half of the library while the teen and adult collections fan out across the rest of the building. The Library also boasts an attractive outdoor NatureConnect reading garden for observation, events and enjoyment.
The Norton Branch hosts a variety of classes and events to engage and entertain all age groups. Some of the branch’s recurring programming includes pre‐school story time, school age programming and activities for tweens and teens. Adult programs include book clubs, lectures, musical performances and hands-on computer training.
The Norton Branch Library staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can always be counted on to find information or recommend a fantastic read. The Library is invested in the community it serves and partners with a variety of organizations throughout the year including the Norton Cider Festival and Norton Local Schools. The Norton Branch Library truly is at the heart of Norton.