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Margaret Paull, who, at the age of 55, can cover 25 miles a day on foot, can do 8 to 10 miles a day on snowshoes
Margaret Paull, who, at the age of 55, can cover 25 miles a day on foot, can do 8 to 10 miles a day on snowshoes

Margaret Paull, who, at the age of 55, can cover 25 miles a day on foot, can do 8 to 10 miles a day on snowshoes

Date2/17/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Margaret Paull; who; at the age of 55; can cover 25 miles a day on foot; can do 8 to 10 miles a day on snowshoes. A former skier; she had thought the joys of winter sports were behind her until she discovered snowshoeing.
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Approximately 1910
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