Director of Chattanooga’s Wild Trails unpacks the differences between lightweight and traditional backpacking

Name: Randy Whorton

Age: 60

Passion: Endurance events

Randy Whorton likes a challenge, whether he’s organizing trail cleanups and races as director of Wild Trails or competing in ultramarathons.

But after decades of 100-plus-mile trail races, in recent years, Whorton has sought new ways to test his endurance.