Improved Tips for Older Hikers
In this video, I review 14 new and improved tips for older hikers. These tips were identified and developed during the second year of my Pacific Crest Trail Hike in 2023 when I hiked through a section of Northern California and all of Oregon. I think this video complements the other two “Tips” videos I created. It deals with training techniques, mental attitudes, and practices and strategies for coping with adversity on a long distance hike. I hope you enjoy it. As always, my primary goal is to inspire older hikers or novices who feel the call of the wilderness to take that first step.
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Here are some other videos to help ensure success on your long-distance hike:
Tips for Older Hikers: https://youtu.be/1SNGbZwe5VQ
Advanced Tips for Older Hikers: https://youtu.be/J52dP9Dc6qM?si=AMPfl40n92qm_ESU
Stretches to Help Older Hikers Feel Strong: https://youtu.be/u3M6k4tiCE8
Morning Stretches for Hikers: https://youtu.be/cuhO1VMOLa8
Long Distance Hikers Stretches: https://youtu.be/cuhO1VMOLa8
A Pacific Crest Trail Coddiwomple: https://youtu.be/jgWAvNRH-eo
Tips to Stay Mentally Strong on the Trail Part 1: https://youtu.be/zQuXW_xnUoU
Tips to Stay Mentally Strong on the Trail Part 2: https://youtu.be/bv1m1wSdbDU
Ode to an Older Hiker: https://youtu.be/kAxbc2HsYRE
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