Backpacking 60+ | Advice, Motivation, Tips

​‪@onwardwithOmi‬ & ‪@justtryhikes‬ are thru hiking the Appalachian Trail at the moment. In this video they share what they've learned and also share some tips for older thru hikers.
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[@williamsnow3991]

I like when she said "your environment is adjusting you"

[@danjohnson2454]

I like what Yoda said. I’m 77. Try not do or do not. There is no try

[@heidif482]

This video was awesome! You ladies are a great inspiration! I’m hiking the AT in sections in my state this year! It’s a start.

[@susietopspin]

Wow Tara what a great interview with the two gals. Great advice for sure and I agree with everything they said, as someone who will be older when I attempt my thru hike.. I do my hikes with a full pack even for day hikes for preparation. Deep down though I know just have to do it and nothing really can prepare you for a 6 month hike, Lol. Great content. Thanks and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@Maureen.walkdontrun]

You must be so proud of your mom ❤

[@youngAThart]

Enjoyed this video. I felt like I was visiting with friends (great job interviewing, Tara) yes, age is just a number. 😉Omi’s statement “You can’t adjust your environment, your environment is adjusting you” is a perfect summation of the AT. These girls are doing us ‘mature women’ proud! ❤🥾😉

[@robertschillo1952]

Great video. I was a marathon runner before my hike but spent the entire year before my hike hiking in a nearby park. I was 62 when I did my hike. The hike was tough. I did not have many issues with injury or severe exhaustion but encountered several near hike ending issues. I got poison ivy, cellulitis, MRSA and anemia. I ended up in the ER 3 times and was admitted to the hospital for 3 days for the cellulitis. I did complete the hike. I returned to running after my hike but no longer do full marathons. I do an hour of PT every day. I do not think I could put on a pack again but your video makes me think maybe I can. I just turned 80. Thanks for your encouraging words.

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

Great advice from two great ladies. They are Trail tuff! 🚶‍♀️⛰🥾🏕🎒

[@kevinhoehn4700]

I really enjoyed this interview. I follow both these hiker's vlogs daily and it it interesting to hear their observations. I am also in the 60s age group. ;-)

[@bobbiingram4258]

Inspiring!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Good video ladies. As an active senior, I agree with all that you said. You just have to get out there and give it a try. Happy trails!

[@amynapier3551]

Thanks so much for the videos. Just Try and Omi's voices and experiences are important and valuable for everyone to hear. So proud of them. Many happy trails to them.

[@davidmiller1258]

I enjoyed meeting your mom Tara, thank you for slack packing with them. @JustTryHikes and I appreciate you X

[@whistlepigoutdoors]

Awesome video. I enjoy hearing from older hikers. I am one (62)! One of the best quotes I've heard about age, and I don't remember where I heard it is: "If you didn't know when you were born, how old would you be?" Keep hiking and enjoy the journey!!!

[@Maureen.walkdontrun]

I’m pretty sure that is a line from “Don’t let the old man in”

[@Maureen.walkdontrun]

Toby Keith

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Enjoying the video but in the future you might want to say what trail you’re talking about. I was able to eventually figure it out but if you watch it again all you keep referring too is “the trail”? Besides that enjoying it

[@MastersMinistries]

Hello Tara and Omi This is Mamsey; is good to see y'all are out there. I'm still trucking along and almost to Damascus.

[@taratreks]

Aunt Tammy!!!

[@MastersMinistries]

It's me!!!

[@randypeterson4146]

Great Video Tara interviewing your mom and just try...Just awesome 🙌

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

More interviews, please. Good job Debbie and Lori! Tara is a natural with all her experience in asking the right questions!

[@millie8399]

Thanks, great interviews!💯

[@echarlto]

True statement: watching Omi's many, wonderful videos, I believed Just Try was her other daughter.

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[@garyowen9589]

Good questions and great answers! Thanks for the motivation.

[@lucindaturnis6605]

"Your environment is adjusting you" ....one of many Omi'isms

[@aikirunner]

You gotta love these ladies. Hike strong.

[@patriciadrent2356]

Planning to do the PCT next year and looking for at least one or two hiking people to hike with.

[@aikirunner]

@Tara_Talks well done with the interview.

[@janeoryan4372]

You are an inspiration!

[@janeslota4694]

Thank you for this!

[@michellet1287]

Love this!!🤗

[@LostBoy1026]

Great video ❤

[@catherinelauda6948]

Inspiring, can’t wait for my knee to be fixed! Thank you

[@taratreks]

You got this!

[@sigmalife0570]

Tysm😊

[@youngAThart]

translation: “Thank You So Much” (I have to learn all these abbreviations to understand my teenage granddaughter’s texts 😂)

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@youngAThart I just found it cheaper, less letters.😆

[@WhiteFeather1x]

That lady in the black is a serial killer. You’ll see in the future that this comment is true. The lady in blue is straight up amazing and loves it. You are the same as the lady in blue btw

[@taratreks]

My mom is in black. I can affirm she is not a serial killer