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It took me some time, Ive been afraid of the dark since I was 3, am 60 now. Didn’t start back paint until I was fifty. Fast forward, I solo all of the time, but I have rules. A trail to a spot where others are camping and of course a garmin.

Always happy to hike, trailrun, backpack alone. The solitude is very cleansing. I get that some people aren’t comfortable with it, and that’s okay.

Love your videos!!! Such great advice and you are so honest!

Interesting video, and topic is one many women will find helpful. I mostly day hike alone and enjoy it, but prefer to meet up with someone to have company in the evenings, and share our days experiences. Difficult as you mentioned, to find a buddy who is available for multi days, so am now venturing into solo multiday hiking.

Thank you so much for this! I’m trying to gather the gear and the courage to get out there, and this video helped so much with the courage part. 🙏❤

Only thing about hiking alone is you gotta have it together, your ducks in a row. Lot better now, you can get sat phones, etc. other than that no problem. It is very hard to find somebody that has the same pace as you. I can keep up with younger people until we get to hills. I can’t go up hills/grades as fast as I used to. Sometime s I meet women on the trail (day hikes) and I’ve learned you always smile say hi, etc and go on your way. Biggest thing is to tell somebody where you are going and when you expect to be at whatever place at such and such time then if something happens people will be looking for you. That was hard for me to get over because I feel fine but it’s the smart move because I’m 64 not 24. Going to a park or even your back yard is great advice. Because you’ll find out really fast what works and what doesn’t. That’s what I’m gonna do. What I did in the 70’s in the BSA. So much has changed and there is so much better gear available now most will be amazed.

I'm an experienced day hiker; any reason my first backpacking trip shouldn't be solo as long as I have the proper gear? (Wanting to try an out and back overnight less than 6 miles each way).

Lovely topic and so nicely elaborated my friend! Bravo

I've used wool outer socks and poly inners and haven't had blisters for decades. In fact I cross rivers without changing socks and only take them off when sleeping at night.

Great info thank you.

You look happy .and you look great . We are happy for y'all

this is wonderfully insightful: thank you for your beautiful advice to make the best memories!

Great advice! Subbed! Also, I love your flannel :)

Neat! I'll have to check this one out the next time I come to Estes. Hope you are enjoying living in Colorado. It's where I would go if I left California.

I subscribed because you answered all of my questions. This is my first time bringing my backpacking gear.

Could you share some info on dog care on the trail in a video at some point. Luv you videos. I’m just getting started at 60.

Fantastic presentation my friend, trail looks so picturesque! Love it

hello my friend thank you for sharing this awesome hike with us! so far Kiki is doing great on her training we can hike ten miles a day now with no trouble, for a basset hound that is impressive. the weather here in Pueblo Colorado has ben really hot so we do our hikes super early 4am-8am. as soon as we get some money together Kiki and me would really like to buy some of your t-shirts and stickers. 🐕✌🤓

Forest you are such a good hiker, but I need to come up and show you how to swim in Lost Lake! Ruff ya Sniper Jebediah

I think experienced older backpackers is for so long nothing bad has ever happened to them so they get over confident in their what they can physically do.

Interesting you mentioned solo hiking. I often have to resort to solo hikes for lack of knowing other folks that want to take long walks in the woods! not everyone shares the passion. Lol.

I lived there in late 90s and hiked hundreds of miles on the front range. You might try some hikes from Lake Brainard near Ward,CO. Hike to Lake Isabella is amazing. Hike to Mitchell Lake and beyond is really challenging at 11,000 feet and has a weird little unnamed lake that is covered with a foot of moss and tall trees. Walking on it wobbles the trees around! 4th of July Trailhead to Caribou Pass is memorable. Great hike!

Forest looked like he had a good time! Bet he slept well that night.😊

Yes, it seems to have been a windy spring this year. But Happy Solstice! Thanks for taking us on this hike. 🥰 So beautiful!

Cell phones are adding sat connection when no towers are around. Android is pending the next update. Might be free.

Looks like Forest enjoyed the hike too!

The biggest mistake an older backpacker like myself could make is watching your video. Some of us are still coordinated at 75 years young...

I’ll be hiking the TRT with 3 other women in July. Who knows, maybe our paths will cross. ~CrazyQuilt. Happy Trails 🥾🥾

They've stopped selling hexamine tablets here in the UK so it's great to know that there's alternatives out there

Useful info, thanks!

I can't wait to see the Tahoe trail videos! Kiki and me are training for the Denver to Durango trail here in Colorado. my super awesome copilot is a basset hound and is limited on how far she can walk easily in one day. so we are going dog packing this way she can rest those little legs as I pedal our bike 25-50 miles a day on the Colorado trail. please be safe on your adventures and enjoy the truly majestic Tahoe trail my friend 🐕✌😎.

Was so meant to come across your channel. I'm 55 and wanting to get into it. Feel so meant for me absolute beginner

What a gorgeous trail for your “stroll”. Would you please share where it is located. Looking forward to your videos on the TRT.

Your inspiring, I'm 60 & live in Australia & am going to book "The Overland" track...

I would love to do the TRT. Hopefully one day I will be able to hike there. I cannot wait to see your videos of the hike. CS and I are planning our anniversary trip to Tahoe this summer. Sniper says he loves for me to hold his water bowl for him. Happy Hiking

I think that Audrey Adventures did that trail last year. She lives in CO. Your stroll was probably just the right length for Forrest. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

I follow a woman named who is Canadian. She’s done the PCT and she does hiking all over. Her and sometimes her husband. The terrain is vastly different than the Eastern part of the country. Much much more open. After watching your Pinhote vids I suggested to my buddy that we push it to the Fall. Too hot, too humid, bugs, bugs and more bugs in the Summer.

So sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking us along for your Pinhoti journey!

Hello, young lady. I'm 67 years old. I'm going to reblock an Appalachian trail on the 6th of July 2024 Carlisle PA

So sorry to hear this and for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. There will be other trails.

Me and my friend are moving away from campgrounds too hiking and camping next. I have a bad back but he's 74. Mainly for him I'm not pushing us. I'm into Bushcraft so carry too much. But I agree. I won't hike alone. I think you backpackers are smarter with lighter gear.

You cannot have life without death ! .... The two are entertainable at the roots of existence for all mankind. Take the time to understand death & you won't fear death. For God ( Jesus ) is in control of everything.

I love Darn Tough socks, its all I wear anymore. Having sore feet is the worst.

So sorry about y'all's loss.

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement!

That was a weird day. You handled everything with grace. I know you’ll be back to hike the second half. But after your other summer hike. I can’t wait to follow along on UA-cam. !

I loved that campground

So sorry to watch and hear of the terrible loss. Pleased you could get back so quick to be with family

Weak arms, weak legs, top heavy and not agile at all. Center of gravity is up by their backpack. Absolutely no agility at all. Slow mentally and physically, and I do not mean walking speed, but reaction time. Hating rocks has to do with no agility and lack of muscle fitness. Do not wait till you are hiking to do that. Go for walks in your area you live and build up strength that way, safely. Walk the hills near where you live or do stair walking. Hiking is the only thing I see people do with no training what so ever. All other disciplines require fitness training.

Joey, I sure hated to hear that Andy’s dad passed away, but I am certainly glad that you were able to be there to support him and the family as I know they appreciated that very much. Congratulations to Gunslinger on finishing the trail. When you come back maybe I can join you and we can hike some again. I enjoyed this video series and cannot wait to follow the next hike. Much love to you and Andy from Alabama