Golden Years Hiking - Invidious

Golden Years Hiking

On this channel I provide tips and how-to's for recent retirees who would like to get into the world of hiking - whether it's short day hikes or massive through hikes - whichever best fits your lifestyle.

I did some hiking before retirement, a few hundred miles at most, but in the years since I've logged about 3,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail (completed my final section hike of the trail in 2024), the New England Trail, the Long Trail, the John Muir Trail (thru-hiked in 2025), and the Grand Canyon. I share tips and knowledge with special emphasis on the over 55 age group. I also hike two to three miles daily as part of my normal exercise program, adding another 2,000+ miles since retiring.

I do not accept compensation for gear reviews or endorsements, though if I use some gear and like it, I will mention it.

I was a FarOut 2025 Product Ambassador, a commitment I made before starting the channel.

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9:38

Backpacking First Aid Kits: How to Decide What to Bring

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7:50

Lighten your pack for a better hike: 8 approaches

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8:16

9 Simple Habits that help your hikes go smoother

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11:31

Does Long-Distance Hiking Change Your Blood Chemistry?

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6:50

Flexibility & Balance: This Year's First Hike Lessons

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9:39

Hiking Alone While Your Partner Worries? A Tracker Helps.

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10:11

New Hikers' Practical Approach to Buying Gear

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272 views

7:36

Pink Blazing: A Male Hiker's Honest Take

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6:59

Hike Alone or With Someone: Which is Right for seniors?

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Shared 2 months ago

955 views

16:30

The Unwritten Rules of Hiking: What Every Hiker Should Know

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3.5K views

11:55

What hba1c Can Get Wrong About Older Hikers

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223 views

5:35

Sleeping under the stars: Don't miss the chance

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172 views

10:11

Op Ed: What your doctor doesn't get about your hiking.

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545 views

8:43

My 5 Worst Trail Experiences, with a simple common cause

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Shared 3 months ago

750 views

9:44

Pick the Right Shelter for Better Sleep on the Trail

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1.4K views

6:46

Can Survival Food Replace Backpacker Meals? The Tradeoffs

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204 views

9:06

Norovirus on the Trail: It's Not Just About Water

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4.1K views

9:50

Permethrin Use By Hikers: Use It Safely

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624 views

7:57

How hard is your hike? A Backpacking Framework

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740 views

8:45

The Worst Hiking Tips for Seniors

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9:06

Multi-Year Thru-Hiking (MYTH) for Older Hikers

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668 views

5:54

Prescription medicines? Important Trail Considerations

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Shared 5 months ago

229 views

6:56

Trail Food Cost Comparison: Are Freeze Dried Meals Worth It?

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442 views

8:48

Off-Season Training for Older Hikers: Resistance, HIIT & Cardio

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240 views

7:34

Older Hikers Training for a Thru-Hike: Know Your Starting Point

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7:20

Changes in Hiking I've Seen Since 1969: A 50+ Year Perspective

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729 views

6:55

Should you hike with your dog? Consider these four things first.

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Shared 6 months ago

221 views

7:35

When Rain Gear Fails: Hypothermia on the Trail

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9 Winter Hiking Risks That Hit Older Hikers Harder

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9:14

When Hikers' Lab Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story

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Shared 6 months ago

345 views

8:40

Use your phone to avoid getting lost on the trail

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Shared 7 months ago

645 views

6:37

Good Judgment on the Trail Comes From Experience; Experience Comes From Bad Judgment

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223 views

6:20

Do you really need the 10 essentials for a day hike?

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2K views

7:19

When Day Hikes Turn Dangerous

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394 views

5:24

Big Benefits from Small Hikes

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Shared 8 months ago

430 views

5:45

Don’t Let Your Gear Define You

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3.2K views

5:21

Don’t Trust Hiking Tips (Even Mine!) Without Knowing THIS

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496 views

6:12

Yes! You Can Backpack with a CPAP

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Shared 8 months ago

958 views

6:44

Would You Activate the SOS on this hike?

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Shared 8 months ago

278 views

4:52

Thoughts after completing the John Muir Trail: Hiking my Own Hike

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Shared 9 months ago

332 views

8:49

Avoid a Power Outage While Hiking: When Power Bank Numbers Don’t Add Up

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305 views

5:25

The Hike-Saver Older Hikers Need to Use

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Day or Night: Bring your Headlamp

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Shared 9 months ago

807 views

5:00

Tent Platform Nightmares? Try This

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Shared 10 months ago

914 views

6:37

Always Treat Your Water on the Trail; Here's How

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615 views

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Managing Water Needs on the Trail

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Older Hikers and Dehydration: Thirst Isn't the Right Cue

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980 views

5:20

3 Truths for Older Hikers

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Shared 11 months ago

28K views

3:59

Hiking After 60: Welcome to Golden Years Hiking

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Shared 11 months ago

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The Big 4: Going Light Without Going Overboard

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Shared 11 months ago

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3 More Truths for Older Hikers

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