You women are amazing and so inspirational. I'm 63.5 ;) and after watching you ladies I have gotten off my bottom and started walking and enjoying nature. Thank you for that inspiration God Bless.
I watch all you videos, but never comment. Today, was the first time I realized how much I miss the days you aren’t hiking! You guys bring me joy in a sad time of my life! You’ve brought back the perseverance I must have lost along the way. As you struggled up those mountains, You reminded me of a saying I used to love: “If you are in a hole, then quit digging!” Today, I see the sun!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your struggle! I'm 66 and left the CT after about 10 days in June. I feel less like a wimp hearing how you struggled and think I should have pushed on through.
Wow, what a climb ! At that height on Hope Pass at 12,500 feet, you were higher than the top of Mt. Hood in Oregon and that takes determination and guts. Take good care and keep on acclimating. Good thoughts from your Oregon Buddy.
We just came out to Colorado from NH for a and were sick as dogs from the elevation. Hiking in wind rivers in Wyoming now at 10000 ft and that is kicking our but. You gals are my heroes!
So wonderful to see you ladies back in Colorado. Sorry about the altitude issues. But I cracked up when Annette said "You've got to work through it.....or die." 🤣😂🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏔. Yep. That about says it all. 😆
I admire you ladies so much. I love all all the beautiful vistas. At 60, I am slowly buying my own gear so I can go on some much shorter hikes next summer. Sorry you had trouble with the altitude this time. Thanks for all the inspiration!
You'll have to describe your symptoms of altitude sickness, so I'll know what to expect. Despite it all, you three kept pluggin' away and made it all look fun. You ladies are cosmic! There are a lot of us out there who are living vicariously thru you and are really diggin' the journey.
That is so great that the WAWO are able to keep hiking in spite of the PCT conditions hopefully they will open it up but those fires are still so bad. Good luck Ladies
I completed the East portion last week and I know what you mean about the elevation. I didn't get sick but catching my breath was difficult. Even though we live at 6000 feet 11k+ elevation is still challenging. I wish I could have done the whole loop but I couldn't take off the time from work. Looks like I'll have to come back next year and finish the West. Oh, and The Rooster Crow Cafe in Buena Vista is fantastic. Try the eggs Benedict Alaskan.
You ladies are so funny and so tough! You continue to inspire me. I love to watch you on your adventures. This trail is beautiful. It is a trail my husband and I must do. The moose!!! So amazing!
Alt. Sickness can ruin a trip. Good that you are getting some alt. right now because when you return to our PCT, there are some passes that'll split your skull. Hydrate, ibuprofen and sugar!
Missed you. Did you leave your truck and are you circling back to that spot? You've had some wonderful trail angels taking care of you. Sorry you all are experiencing altitude sickness, that must be terrible. Yet, you keep going! I use that inspiration to keep me going when I feel like stopping. I liked Lynn's line, "I'm the pitifullest". I also agree with Annette that sometimes it's harder to go downhill. The moose were a nice surprise, haven't seen much wildlife. I hope you feel better after your days rest stop. See ya down the trail. Take care, be safe.
If you are trying to train for the Sierra’s, what you are doing will help. Everyone feels like that at first. It takes a day or so to get used to it. I grew up n the mountains so altitude doesn’t bother me in general. But over 10,000 ft I need a little time to adjust so I don’t feel like I have lead in my shoes. But nice Lynn is getting to do a part of the CDT she couldn’t do last year. And in summer so it’s not as blustery. She m so glad you could find an alternate adventure. Thanks so much for posting
Oh my gosh, Leadville, the town where I was born and 3 generations lived. So many memories! That’s crazy about Melanzana?! Have a great hike, I know the altitude will be rough, but you’re tough. 😉 enjoy.
Maybe it was changing elevations so many times in a short period of time?... including the plane? I live in the Smokies and when I have a day at being up high, then down low, then up high again...several times...it makes my ears pop and crack for several days. It doesn't happen if I just go up high for sunrise and then back home. I dunno...just a thought.
So good to hear from you and to meet Tamara. I've been weathering smoke and poor air quality here in Kansas. Wondering if that might not be part of the altitude sickness problem.
Hey ladies!! So good to see that you’re staying in shape to catch up on the PCT once it reopens. Just want to drop a quick note for you ladies to be VERY aware of since you’re consistently drinking water from various lands, algae bloom..or algal bloom. PLEASE do some research about it, stay sweet be safe!!
I've noticed that after a long backpacking trip my body goes into recovery mode for a week... I think, jumping off the PCT sent mixed signals to the body... when you get back on the PCT the opposite will happen... an adrenalin rush!
I hope you recover soon. I am so glad you gals are hiking. I am planning my three day hike just to get away from it all. I hope you can return to Cali and finish your PCT Hike.
I hope and pray you can get back on the trail soon 🙏🙂! I love watching your videos. I have started hiking locally to build up. I appreciate your inspiration since I am turning 60 in Nov. Thanks for the encouragement! Have to wait until I graduate from LPN school to do some long distance trials in Jan. but I can't wait!
The Wander Women strike again 😊 it's very beautiful there in Colorado. I'm sorry that you all are not feeling well. But I'm glad that you found a place to stay. Some good food and rest always helps. I'm patiently waiting to head back to the PCT with you but first Colorado. It's great to see you three once again. Take care out there and enjoy. Love and hugs to you all from Oregon 💖💖
I just completed Segments 20 & 21 at roughly the same time you all were doing this. I have to tell you, watching this and knowing that you all struggled makes me feel just a tiny bit better. ;-) This is year six for me segment-hiking the CT with my dogs (driving from TX), and it's been the hardest year yet, physically. I've got exercise-induced asthma and really struggle on those big climbs at that altitude. I can feel the oxygen going straight to my legs. It's nuts. But I basically have the same attitude as Annette: "You gotta work yourself through it. Or die." ;-) Watching you all do Hope Pass and Lake Ann Pass again brought tears to my eyes. There's a very tangible sense of accomplishment that comes with doing something challenging and worthwhile. That kind of determination and beauty changes a person. Btw, you all are the cheeriest 'most pitiful' ladies I've ever met. Much love.
I have a hard time with altitude a friend posted this so going to try and see if it helps”I grew up at 8000 ft, and lived in Colorado for decades. Now I live below 3000 ft. Every 2+ week trip to CO starts like this: day 1 drive to 7500 ft, spend 36 hours, day 3 drive to 10000 ft, spend 2 nights & 1 day doing minimal exertion, day 5 do a relatively flat hike, up to 4 miles & sleep at 10000 ft, start regular hiking with load & elevation gains on day 6.” Could be you just haven’t had time to adjust with time off and multiple changes to your plan. I will be interested to see if you are feeling better by day 6! You guys rock!
I've done Hope twice! 26 years ago when I hiked the CT and last summer when I did the Western Collegiate's. Both times I found Hope to be very challenging.
I’m sorry but I laughed out loud. When you said good night we are wore out and going to bed and as the camera turns off we can all hear the big sigh . You must’ve had a really tough time. But live your attitude 💐💝
I have really enjoyed your little adventures. Thank you for sharing with us. I am hoping to SOBO the PCT next year. I live in WA so if your ever back in the PNW id love to show you the Olympics! Take good care. Love from Puget Sound.
Dexamethasone in a dosage of 4 mG every 6 h is an effective treatment for altitude sickness AMS, but the illness may recur with abrupt discontinuation of the drug. Talk to your PCP about getting a prescription before your next high altitude trek. Coca leaves tea also seems to help. It’s strange how AMS affects people differently. At 6,000 feet it takes about 14 days to acclimatize and above 8,000 ft 28 days. I understand you lose acclimatization after two weeks at sea level. There are several experts on this topic at the OTC in the Springs. Perhaps you could interview one. See you down the trail.
I know the smoke didn't look too bad, but I wonder if that was part of your breathing problem. I haven't been able to hike much this summer because of the smoke. I've had a hard time breathing at 5 to 8 thousand ft.
High altitude makes lack of oxygen so breathing becomes harder to deliver what body needs. I don't know how you girls did. Fantastic job! Thank you for taking us on your journey to fight against maturing! Wish I could hike with you...Love choice of your music.
I have never been that high up, but I got altitude sickness the first time I went to Denver for a business trip 😳 subsequent trips I was fine tho. I'm from Toronto Canada, which is pretty much sea level. Our "mountains" here are so old they're barely big hills anymore 😂 I'd love to come out hiking with you ladies sometime, but you'd probably be waiting on me a lot! I hope you can get back to the PCT this year.
You ladies have me feeling concerned for you. It's no joke being out on the trail and feeling sick. Take care of yourselves. A little bit of pampering might go a long way.
"...we have gracefully ageing brains, we don't hold that information". Hey, I resemble that remark. (May I use this line next time my wife tells me "I've already told you that"?)
THANKS SOOOO MUCH - even found the sheet music! Brings tears well up in my eyes every time I hear it for some reason. Have no idea why. The "Correct Toes" you all suggested awhile back are great for my 67 yr old toes!@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021
You ladies are always a ray of sunshine even when you’re not feeling 100%. Keep on keeping on!! 💕💪🏼👊🏼
You women are amazing and so inspirational. I'm 63.5 ;) and after watching you ladies I have gotten off my bottom and started walking and enjoying nature. Thank you for that inspiration God Bless.
Yay, way to get out there.
I watch all you videos, but never comment. Today, was the first time I realized how much I miss the days you aren’t hiking! You guys bring me joy in a sad time of my life! You’ve brought back the perseverance I must have lost along the way. As you struggled up those mountains, You reminded me of a saying I used to love: “If you are in a hole, then quit digging!” Today, I see the sun!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for taking us along! Please take care.
Love this!
Gosh , I've missed you ladies! So glad to see you on a trail again. Sorry the altitude is a problem but totally understand.
Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from Chitral Pakistan.
Please be safe.
Love and respect to you too!
Thank you so much for sharing your struggle! I'm 66 and left the CT after about 10 days in June. I feel less like a wimp hearing how you struggled and think I should have pushed on through.
You know you are not feeling good when you're struggling with the town faces. Hope you start feeling back to normal.
Even though Washington is rugged, it ain’t that high. Hiking that part of the Colorado trail is a great prelude to the Sierra, fingers crossed.
Wow, what a climb ! At that height on Hope Pass at 12,500 feet, you were higher than the top of Mt. Hood in Oregon and that takes determination and guts. Take good care and keep on acclimating. Good thoughts from your Oregon Buddy.
Thanks Mary. Fond hello to you.
Thanks Mary, this sure is hard.
Y’all are 3 COOL ladies! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Glad to see you are taking some time to recover. Take care of yourselves. ❤️
Up late sewing and happily got the alert you posted a video! 🙂 Sounds like a great trip home!
You guys are going to kick butt when you get back on the PCT!
We just came out to Colorado from NH for a and were sick as dogs from the elevation. Hiking in wind rivers in Wyoming now at 10000 ft and that is kicking our but. You gals are my heroes!
Thanks for sharing so much beauty. Some people never adjust to those high altitudes. Feel better soon! I can't wait to see what's next.
Love your videos!!! Nice to know someone else has issues with altitude and works thru them.
Hi ladies, hope you have your energy back by now. 🦋❤
What a great place to hike. First time watching anybody on that trail.
So wonderful to see you ladies back in Colorado. Sorry about the altitude issues. But I cracked up when Annette said "You've got to work through it.....or die." 🤣😂🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏔. Yep. That about says it all. 😆
I admire you ladies so much. I love all all the beautiful vistas. At 60, I am slowly buying my own gear so I can go on some much shorter hikes next summer. Sorry you had trouble with the altitude this time. Thanks for all the inspiration!
You ladies are my heros!! Wish I could thruhike at this point in my life!!
Good to see you on trail again.
Prayers for feeling better!
I'm so happy to see you women back on the trail....possibly staying in shape to get back to the Sierras...O2 cannisters help...
You'll have to describe your symptoms of altitude sickness, so I'll know what to expect. Despite it all, you three kept pluggin' away and made it all look fun. You ladies are cosmic! There are a lot of us out there who are living vicariously thru you and are really diggin' the journey.
Hope you all feel better! Its amazing how small a person looks surrounded by the majestic mountains!
Doing amazing. You just keep going. So inspirational. Beautiful. Keep trekking. 😀
That is so great that the WAWO are able to keep hiking in spite of the PCT conditions hopefully they will open it up but those fires are still so bad. Good luck Ladies
I completed the East portion last week and I know what you mean about the elevation. I didn't get sick but catching my breath was difficult. Even though we live at 6000 feet 11k+ elevation is still challenging. I wish I could have done the whole loop but I couldn't take off the time from work. Looks like I'll have to come back next year and finish the West. Oh, and The Rooster Crow Cafe in Buena Vista is fantastic. Try the eggs Benedict Alaskan.
Thanks for the food rec ...you know we love post-hike food.
Keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to get back on the PCT.
Me too!
You ladies are so funny and so tough! You continue to inspire me. I love to watch you on your adventures. This trail is beautiful. It is a trail my husband and I must do. The moose!!! So amazing!
Glad you could get back on trail and Colorado is just amazing, especially that loop!
Good to see you... Wander Women Undaunted!!
Alt. Sickness can ruin a trip. Good that you are getting some alt. right now because when you return to our PCT, there are some passes that'll split your skull. Hydrate, ibuprofen and sugar!
Missed you. Did you leave your truck and are you circling back to that spot? You've had some wonderful trail angels taking care of you. Sorry you all are experiencing altitude sickness, that must be terrible. Yet, you keep going! I use that inspiration to keep me going when I feel like stopping. I liked Lynn's line, "I'm the pitifullest". I also agree with Annette that sometimes it's harder to go downhill. The moose were a nice surprise, haven't seen much wildlife. I hope you feel better after your days rest stop. See ya down the trail. Take care, be safe.
If you are trying to train for the Sierra’s, what you are doing will help. Everyone feels like that at first. It takes a day or so to get used to it. I grew up n the mountains so altitude doesn’t bother me in general. But over 10,000 ft I need a little time to adjust so I don’t feel like I have lead in my shoes. But nice Lynn is getting to do a part of the CDT she couldn’t do last year. And in summer so it’s not as blustery. She m so glad you could find an alternate adventure. Thanks so much for posting
Yay the gals are back👍Love it🌟
Wow! Hope you all are recovered. WAWO forever!
I have said it before and I will say it again, you ladies are such a inspiration!!! Love you stay safe!
Oh my gosh, Leadville, the town where I was born and 3 generations lived. So many memories! That’s crazy about Melanzana?! Have a great hike, I know the altitude will be rough, but you’re tough. 😉 enjoy.
Maybe it was changing elevations so many times in a short period of time?... including the plane? I live in the Smokies and when I have a day at being up high, then down low, then up high again...several times...it makes my ears pop and crack for several days. It doesn't happen if I just go up high for sunrise and then back home. I dunno...just a thought.
Years ago when I was in Colorado the altitude really gave me a horrible headache for days. It didn’t seem to bother my son at all . 💗
Spectacular filming! You always make the best of whatever situation you encounter. Wishing for the best as you hope to continue on your PCT adventure.
So good to hear from you and to meet Tamara. I've been weathering smoke and poor air quality here in Kansas. Wondering if that might not be part of the altitude sickness problem.
We think the smoke is a problem too!
Hey ladies!! So good to see that you’re staying in shape to catch up on the PCT once it reopens. Just want to drop a quick note for you ladies to be VERY aware of since you’re consistently drinking water from various lands, algae bloom..or algal bloom. PLEASE do some research about it, stay sweet be safe!!
I've noticed that after a long backpacking trip my body goes into recovery mode for a week... I think, jumping off the PCT sent mixed signals to the body... when you get back on the PCT the opposite will happen... an adrenalin rush!
I hope you recover soon. I am so glad you gals are hiking. I am planning my three day hike just to get away from it all. I hope you can return to Cali and finish your PCT Hike.
I hope and pray you can get back on the trail soon 🙏🙂! I love watching your videos. I have started hiking locally to build up. I appreciate your inspiration since I am turning 60 in Nov. Thanks for the encouragement! Have to wait until I graduate from LPN school to do some long distance trials in Jan. but I can't wait!
Hope you got to rest and feel better now! PCT next!👏
The Wander Women strike again 😊 it's very beautiful there in Colorado. I'm sorry that you all are not feeling well. But I'm glad that you found a place to stay. Some good food and rest always helps. I'm patiently waiting to head back to the PCT with you but first Colorado. It's great to see you three once again. Take care out there and enjoy. Love and hugs to you all from Oregon 💖💖
You can't stop the Wander Women. Sometimes the altitude gets me and sometimes not. Nice video
So happy to see another one of your adventures, keep the spirit!!
So when winter comes to the northern hemisphere head for New Zealand!
Sounds like a great plan.
You'll be fully acclimated by the time you're done and the Sierra will be a breeze!😁 Fingers crossed the forests open back up!🤞
Just missed you guys in Leadville when I was driving back from Durango after completing the CT! Keep it up!
You guys even make feeling miserable look like fun!🥰
You guys rock. I hope you all feel better soon. Moose! How awesome.
Great job ladies! Way to persevere!!! After this the Sierras will be easy!
I just completed Segments 20 & 21 at roughly the same time you all were doing this. I have to tell you, watching this and knowing that you all struggled makes me feel just a tiny bit better. ;-) This is year six for me segment-hiking the CT with my dogs (driving from TX), and it's been the hardest year yet, physically. I've got exercise-induced asthma and really struggle on those big climbs at that altitude. I can feel the oxygen going straight to my legs. It's nuts. But I basically have the same attitude as Annette: "You gotta work yourself through it. Or die." ;-)
Watching you all do Hope Pass and Lake Ann Pass again brought tears to my eyes. There's a very tangible sense of accomplishment that comes with doing something challenging and worthwhile. That kind of determination and beauty changes a person.
Btw, you all are the cheeriest 'most pitiful' ladies I've ever met. Much love.
Did you check out the amazing door knobs and hardware @ that interlocken historic resort?
You ladies have done so well I hope everyone is doing okay ,I’m anxious to hear what you’re doing next, be safe and take care
Hope you’re all feeling better & taking time to recharge. See you back on the trail soon.
You ladies are the best!!!!
I'll say it again you guys are badass's!!!🥰
Wow! The moose were amazing! A bit scary 😳, but amazing. 👍
Deep breathing helps. Deep fast breaths as needed and bide a wee.
I have a hard time with altitude a friend posted this so going to try and see if it helps”I grew up at 8000 ft, and lived in Colorado for decades. Now I live below 3000 ft. Every 2+ week trip to CO starts like this: day 1 drive to 7500 ft, spend 36 hours, day 3 drive to 10000 ft, spend 2 nights & 1 day doing minimal exertion, day 5 do a relatively flat hike, up to 4 miles & sleep at 10000 ft, start regular hiking with load & elevation gains on day 6.” Could be you just haven’t had time to adjust with time off and multiple changes to your plan. I will be interested to see if you are feeling better by day 6! You guys rock!
Hope Pass - I hope I never have to do that again!
I've done Hope twice! 26 years ago when I hiked the CT and last summer when I did the Western Collegiate's. Both times I found Hope to be very challenging.
I’m sorry but I laughed out loud. When you said good night we are wore out and going to bed and as the camera turns off we can all hear the big sigh . You must’ve had a really tough time.
But live your attitude 💐💝
I have really enjoyed your little adventures. Thank you for sharing with us. I am hoping to SOBO the PCT next year. I live in WA so if your ever back in the PNW id love to show you the Olympics! Take good care. Love from Puget Sound.
The Olympics is a very special place. Hiked through the rain forests. Great memories.
Welcome back home!
Dexamethasone in a dosage of 4 mG every 6 h is an effective treatment for altitude sickness AMS, but the illness may recur with abrupt discontinuation of the drug. Talk to your PCP about getting a prescription before your next high altitude trek.
Coca leaves tea also seems to help. It’s strange how AMS affects people differently.
At 6,000 feet it takes about 14 days to acclimatize and above 8,000 ft 28 days. I understand you lose acclimatization after two weeks at sea level. There are several experts on this topic at the OTC in the Springs. Perhaps you could interview one. See you down the trail.
Thanks for the ideas. We'll see how we do on the eastern part of the loop.
Hope you all are feeling better.
You are great!
PCT opened today. National forests in CA open except a couple in southern CA which open 9/22/21. Oh boy!
the variation in terrain and microclimates is a geological wonder! good thing the plates didn't start shifting...............xxx
I know the smoke didn't look too bad, but I wonder if that was part of your breathing problem. I haven't been able to hike much this summer because of the smoke. I've had a hard time breathing at 5 to 8 thousand ft.
High altitude makes lack of oxygen so breathing becomes harder to deliver what body needs. I don't know how you girls did. Fantastic job! Thank you for taking us on your journey to fight against maturing! Wish I could hike with you...Love choice of your music.
We are thinking the smoke was part of our problem too!
I have never been that high up, but I got altitude sickness the first time I went to Denver for a business trip 😳 subsequent trips I was fine tho. I'm from Toronto Canada, which is pretty much sea level. Our "mountains" here are so old they're barely big hills anymore 😂 I'd love to come out hiking with you ladies sometime, but you'd probably be waiting on me a lot!
I hope you can get back to the PCT this year.
Such perseverance!!
Could take up to a couple of weeks?-to build up those new red blood cells! Take it easy! Rest up a bit! (Watch out for the altitude sickness) 🌸💕
I”ve been to Melanzana 6-8 times over the last 6 years, and they never have inventory. Never have XL. I’ve given up. I love Leadville/Twin Lakes.
candied ginger helps me, just a tip.
Now there's a remedy i could embrace!
I was wondering how Pesky is feeling? Have y'all seen her?
You ladies have me feeling concerned for you. It's no joke being out on the trail and feeling sick. Take care of yourselves. A little bit of pampering might go a long way.
Is this part of the CDT that you guys were shut out of last year b/c of fire?
"...we have gracefully ageing brains, we don't hold that information". Hey, I resemble that remark. (May I use this line next time my wife tells me "I've already told you that"?)
Yes you may. 🙂
Nice video shout out Krystal 🤩👍
Annette, can you please tell me what brand your hiking pants are?
At what elevation do you start at that the air is so thin
I am about to hit CW1, wish me good luck!
Best of luck to you.
Keep being awesome!
Nice!
What is the name of the Etsy shop where you purchased your water bottle holders? :)
www.etsy.com/shop/GearBagsandMorebyCP
Did you park at Twin Lakes?
Yes.
❤️
anyone know the name of the BEAUTIFUL song at 18:45? Does something to me every time I hear it - something wells within.
Salut D' Amour Opt 12
THANKS SOOOO MUCH - even found the sheet music! Brings tears well up in my eyes every time I hear it for some reason. Have no idea why.
The "Correct Toes" you all suggested awhile back are great for my 67 yr old toes!@@wanderwomenkristyannette5021
Aldo Ciccolini plays Salut D'Amour:
ua-cam.com/video/pkcHjmXmEg0/v-deo.html
Maybe you went too high, too fast. Hope you’re all recovered.
Lucky you, CA reopens its National Forests!
This is your NY cheerleader