Essential Tips for Safe Hiking as You Age

[@rockymtnrick54]

I can’t always get to the trail (I live near you), so on our routine 3-4 mile neighborhood walk with my wife, I carry a ruck. I worked up to 30 pounds and I will be adding more soon. I find this really helps me with stamina, strength and balance. I’m just 70, so not ready to be old yet.

[@DrJohn493]

In the immortal words of Little Feat in their tune "Old Folks Boogie," I'm fast approaching that stage where "my mind makes a promise my body can't keep." All of your tips are wise advice, even those in middle age that still think they're ten feet (well maybe 7 or 8) tall and bullet proof. Thanks for emphasizing some good geriatric health care practices! Happy New Year!

[@DavidonEarth]

@@DrJohn493 for me it's been (and continues to be) an exercise of acceptance and discovery... like most significant life changes have been for me. Always an adventure.

[@tangenttrails]

Amen to the tips and I enjoyed the laidback way you delivered them in the video. Thumbs up on the new logo.👍✌️

[@DavidonEarth]

@@tangenttrails thanks! Laidback is the right place for me these days.

[@tangenttrails]

@ Seems to work.😉

[@ellerybice3787]

First off, we are about the same age. Second, with your attitude, you best keep a casket close by. P.S. do not forget.

[@DavidonEarth]

@@ellerybice3787 opinions always welcome. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by your comment, but I haven't met a health professional yet who would suggest that staying active would lead to an early demise. Even with my current health issues, which my youtube audience may be only vaguely aware. One little thing: I've had open heart surgery and my cardiologist team is cheering me on. Go live like you want it.

[@ellerybice3787]

That mid-engine corvette is not going to happen, even as I want it to live.

[@ellerybice3787]

Heart issues, who does not have health issues. They can be kept private or used as excuses (crutches). All too common I hear people with one supposed medical ailment or another being expressed, all in an attempt to try and cover up the true issue, which is their laziness and or a lack of a critical driving mission. So, my advice to you is to leave your shortcomings at home (fear not) and blast off to your favorite trailhead knowing that God is looking out for your welfare. And will bring you home safety one way or another. 🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼🫡 Think mountain Bicycle, in case you need a new and exciting mode of travel adventure. Hiking many, many miles takes many, many days, biking those same miles takes mere hours. 👍🏻💪🏻🫡

[@DavidonEarth]

Just to be clear: the message on this channel is to promote active outdoor lifestyles, no matter age or condition. This video recognizes that age can present some limitations but that we can still enjoy the outdoors safely. So, yes, I agree with you - no excuses, go live like you want it!