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How did you find doing it at that age? I’d love to do the PCT but can’t see how I’ll manage the time before my 60s
by randomsearch 5y ago
How did you find doing it at that age? I’d love to do the PCT but can’t see how I’ll manage the time before my 60s
- mbrameld 5y agoAnecdotally the biggest factor for that, barring any acute health issue, will be your activity level between now and then.
- ctrager 5y agoMaybe, but I think the game ender for older hikers is knee or back trouble. Is that from too little or too much activity? Or just the genetic lottery?
- ctrager 5y agoI'm 65, retired. I'm more physically prepared now than when I was younger and busy with work and kids. I have time and money now. I see plenty of other backpackers in their mid 60s, but hardly any backpackers in their 70s. I've been doing a lot of backpacking in recent years because I know my time is running out. I just got back from 11 days hiking in the Grand Canyon. My left knee hurts, so maybe time is running out...