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.
I've hiked Mt. Lassen two or three times with family. It's a wonderful hike. We used to vacation in Chester many times -- rented houses on the peninsula that juts out into Lake Almanor. It's a great country club area. That's probably where he lives.
Too bad the Dixie fire destroyed the forest around Mt. Lassen. I did not know that.
My wife and I did some good climbs to 8,000 and 6,000 ft this summer in Montana and Idaho. Still going strong at 74.
Chuck Norris counted to infinity. Twice. And divided by zero. Using a calculator.
Chuck Norris invented time travel. If hiking a volcano at age 85 is impressive, then his real age would be even more impressive. They didn’t have calendars when he was born, so we don’t know how old he really is. And he invented calendars.
He uses lava to keep his hands warm.
Scientists finally discovered why the universe is expanding...
it’s trying to get away from Chuck Norris.
Was he on a trail? I climbed Mt Saint Helens...even smaller...and only to the northern rim of the caldera...but it was ash. Step up a foot, sink 8 inches ...repeat...
Ghosts sit around the campfire telling Chuck Norris stories.
When Chuck Norris does pushups, he is shoving the earth away from himself.
One time a state trooper pulled Chuck Norris over. Chuck let him off with a warning.
The volcano saw Chuck Norris and immediately became a sink hole.
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