Advanced Tips for Older Hikers and Backpackers
This video is a followup to my video Tips for Older Hikers. It is geared primarily to older hikers within a month of setting off on their grand adventure. However, I am sure younger backpackers will benefit from watching this video. The ideas and training tips presented are suggestions. Please use them only as a guide, and adapt these tips to your peculiar age, health, and circumstances. I would love for this channel to become a place to encourage all hikers who face obstacles, whether old age or a physical difficulty, to set off on a grand adventure, recognizing that what qualifies as a "grand adventure" will look different to different people. Happy Trails, Everyone!

Here are some other videos to help ensure success on your longdistance hike:
Tips for Older Hikers:    • Tips for older hikers  
Stretches to Help Older Hikers Feel Strong:    • Stretches to Help Older Backpackers F...  
Morning Stretches for Hikers:    • Backpacker Stretching Exercises While...  
Long Distance Hikers Stretches:    • Backpacker Stretching Exercises While...  
A Pacific Crest Trail Coddiwomple:    • A Pacific Crest Trail Coddiwomple Doc...  
Tips to Stay Mentally Strong on the Trail Part 1:    • Tips to Help Long Distance Hikers Sta...  
Tips to Stay Mentally Strong on the Trail Part 2:    • Unbelievable Tricks for Maintaining M...  
Ode to an Older Hiker:    • Watch this Inspiring Story of a Hiker...  

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Here are the 12 advanced tips for older hikers who are within one month of setting out on a longdistance backpacking trip:
1) Work on Your Downhill Footwork
2) Work with Your Doctor to Evaluate the Risk of Hiking in Higher Elevations and Plan Accordingly.
3) Avoid Zeroes in Your Training Schedule Unless You Get Injured. Hike at least a mile or two each day.
4) Mix up Your Hiking Terrain and the Conditions in which you Hike.
5) Add Weight Gradually to Your Backpack after You Have Strengthened Your Trail Legs and Developed Conditioning.
6) No Rubber Lipping. Don’t Create High Public Expectations. Stay Humble When Talking About Your Ambitions in Front of Friends, Family.
7) Treat your Feet Like Royalty. Wash, Clean, Stretch, and Sing to Them if Necessary.
8) Practice Good Nutrition. Eat Fruits and Veggies, Good Protein.
9) Stay Hydrated.
10) Go to Bed Early, Awaken Early.
11) Implement a Stretching Routine.
12) Take Advanced First Aid, and Be Knowledgeable and Prepared to Deal with Common Injuries You Might Experience on the Trail.

Thank you, and Live Wildly My Friends.
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