This video offers eight reasons why older hikers might have an advantage on a thru-hike. Whether it's hiking the PCT, the AT or the CDT, older hikers bring experiences and a peculiar skill set that just might help them thrive once they hit the trail. One of the main purposes of this video, and channel, is to encourage people to take a chance on the outdoors, to pry themselves from the couch and hit the trail.
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These are the trekking poles I used on the PCT that served me well.
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I also used these hydration tablets to stay hydrated on the trail:
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