Posted on 10/01/2025 10:37:51 AM PDT by DFG
Chuck Norris just climbed an active volcano. At 85-years-old.
The martial arts legend and Walker, Texas Ranger star hiked Lassen Peak, a 10,457-foot volcano in Northern California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park last month, and he posted photos on Instagram to prove it.
"What a day! I had the pleasure of hiking Lassen Peak once again," Norris captioned the post. "While it was heartbreaking to see the damage left behind by the 2021 Dixie Fire, the park’s beauty still shines through. Walking those trails brought back so many wonderful memories. My wife grew up around these parts, and I’ll always be grateful she introduced me to such magnificent sights."
Norris lives in nearby Chester, Calif., and has summited Lassen before.
This isn't your grandpa's nature stroll, either. Lassen Peak is one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world, with hikers climbing 2,000 feet in just 2.5 miles — at elevations starting around 8,500 feet. And then you have to trek 2.5 miles back down the mountain afterward.
But steep ascent, thin air and blazing sun are no match for THE Chuck Norris.
Naturally, the comments section exploded with jokes:
"Nobody believes Bigfoot when he says he saw Chuck Norris."
"The wilderness went to Chuck Norris to learn how to survive."
"Chuck Norris doesn't carry bear spray. The bear carries Chuck spray."
"Chuck doesn't use hiking trails — the trees move out of his way when he's walking."
"When Chuck Norris goes on a hike, the hill sweats."
And, of course, my personal favorite: "Chuck Norris didn’t go over the mountain. The mountain moved out of the way for Chuck Norris."
What a legend.
The Volcano is afraid to erupt while he is on it.🤣
Chuck went to the Virgin Islands. They’re just called the Islands now.
Chuck Norris is so tough the lava formed itself into steps.
Love tho comments and now the ones that follow....LOL!
There is a very funny GIF of Liam Nieson calling up saying “I have skills” AKA his role in the movie “Taken”.
He mistakenly gets Chuck Norris and says Sorry wrong number
He should stop by the Lassen Club on Nov 1 to hear our band. 😊👍🎸🎤🔊
Chuck Norris told the lava to stay the hell out of his way. And it did.
Awesome!
Wow, I need to work out more 😄👍
Cool. I can say I did something that Chuck did. But 30 years younger.
Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open.
Chuck Norris can pop a wheelie on a unicycle.
it surrendered before he was even 1/2 way up lol
chuck norris was bit by a rattlesnake, and it took the snake 3 days to die in agony
Lol
I met a 94 year old hiker yesterday at an Appalachian Trail hostel. He said he can only do 5 or 6 miles if there are any big climbs. Otherwise 8 or 9 if the elevation gain isn’t too much.
Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas...
Yeah well, that’s the Appalachian Trail. Nothing like the trails we have out here. Where Chuck and I hike. :)
Wow, that man is a legend.
“Chuck Norris Conquers 10,000-Foot Volcano At 85-Years-Old”
10K? Thats it? SMH...
Chuck Norris doesn’t do pushups. He pushes the earth down.
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