Thank you, GC hiker. I believe this video is the best tips for older hikers I have ever seen. It's sincere, thoughtful and helpful to all of us. I can't thank you enough for sharing your experiences with us. I love everything you said. I will make sure my friends and family get to see this video as well. Good job.
Fantastic! I always enjoy your tips, the stairs in the beginning analogy makes so much sense. I grew up in a home with stairs and did the same thing! Beautiful scenery during your tips adventure 😊
Thanks so much for watching. A number of people commented they did the same on the stairs, I guess kids are the same everywhere. I love to be able to film these on hikes and show of the beauty of Grand Canyon as a bonus! I appreciate your comment and support.
As a 61 year old regular hiker I appreciate all of your tips. I also love the GC, and have done the R2R and R2R2R in 2022 and 2023 respectively. I mostly find my solace by hiking trails outside Seattle. Wishing you safe hiking and good health for many many years.
Thanks for your comment and thanks so much for watching. Do you do your R2R2R non-stop? I always wanted to try, but I think as the years go by, that is more and more unlikely. But, I will be out there again in the Spring and Fall doing a R3 with an overnight in-between. Beautiful country up there around Seattle.
I admire your philosophy (and envy the wide open spaces and wilderness that you can enjoy). I turn 62 next month, and today was my first time back in the hills after a mishap on a Welsh mountainside almost a year ago. I intend to put your tips to good use, especially the early starts, and "Watch every step". Furthermore, I used to scoff at hiking poles, but now I think they are essential. Thank you.
I wish you all the best getting back on the trail. It seems as the years pass the injuries linger longer--which makes the hiking poles even more essential to me. Happy hiking to you!
Thanks! I love the backdrop of the Grand Canyon. Eighty-two is so impressive, I could only hope that I am still out there hiking at that age. There are several people in their 90's who have done rim to rim at Grand Canyon. That is a challenge for me in my 60's!
_What and amazing video with incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiatic narration, thank you for sharing your insight and expertise with the world. Lace up your boots and conquer the mountains, age just a number._
Ah, you are much too kind. I am so happy to still be able to hike and to share my enthusiasm with others. Thanks so much for watching and for the great videos you create as well!
I remember struggling up the mountain while a gentleman who was much older than me (my guess is 60s-70s) casually walking up with his hands behind his back. Didn’t seem like he was going very fast but he had me beat! I was so impressed. I’m probably still much slower than him even now, lol. And I totally agree with the nothing new rule.
Thanks. I think for me where it really slows down is going downhill. I can't jump down the steps, but have to go very carefully. To some degree, like the guy you saw, I make up for it going uphill. But overall, I am just happy to be out there. Thanks for watching.
@@RationalTalkI’m the opposite. While I hate going uphill, it’s still much easier on my knees. I have a torn meniscus in both knees, planters fasciitis on one foot and a host of other joint problems so both up and down are hard but down is worse. Not gonna let this stop me from getting outside of course. R2R is on my bucket list. Can’t wait and thanks for all the good info! Great channel! ❤❤❤
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 Thanks so much, I hope you make the hike. With some preparation, a little medication and a lot of determination, it is very doable. I hope to see you on the trail some day!
Wow, I am so glad I found your video on phone. This is the best tips for older hikers video that I have been looking for. You are actually really hiking down to the river of Grand Canyon. So many of those so-called hikers don't really hike and talk like you do. You are an inspiration and thank you for this helpful video. Great job 👍
Great video that covers both the physical and the spiritual! And wow. Love the shots of the GC behind you. The colours of the rock bands are incredible!
It sure has helped for me, especially in the predawn times when everthing seems to wash out to one color. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Thank you, you are too kind. In life, I always strive to improve, and this was my attempt to make a better tips video. I enjoyed the process, and “squeeze the best out of every remaining day” is my new goal. So I benefited from making it as well. Thank you for your comment.
Approaching 70 and section hike AT every spring as a test to see how I am aging, did 11 miles a day last year, going again next month. I am like an old car, got a lot of miles on me, occasionally something breaks, my "Check Engine" light is always on, figure the way I'll die is broken down and abandoned on the side of the road.
LOL, I love the car analogy, as I am a real fan of cars. When I was younger and dated a bit, I used to use the analogy, what would you rather drive, a new Nissan Versa or a classic GTO? (I used to street race more than a little and GTO's were my car). Thanks for your comment!
The dinosaur syndrome isn’t what you think. It isn’t an age thing. If someone is in front of you and they see someone approaching (regardless of who) they rush and start moving. It isn’t everyone but a certain segment of society. What I love about that is I am a pretty fast hiker and they rush to keep in front of me but they have to keep that pace up and they invariably fail and fall by the wayside. I find it hilarious, happens every hike. If I am running people will generally give up and not rush in front of me but if I am in hiker garb and walking they rush to do so. The invisibility thing is real, happens pretty young for males, especially solo ones on the trail.
LOL. Thanks for that perspective. I must admit sometimes I have fun with dinosaur syndrome on the uphill, particularly when steroid users jump in front, because I find they usually cannot keep a decent pace. Then they get to see their grandpa blowing by them. Silly fun on the trial. Thanks for sharing that this happens to younger hikers too.
7:48 the invisibility in general as I grow older seem to irritate those aspects of my personality which are mildly narcissistic ... I suppose I have to relate to this as "growing pains"
😄I guess we all react differently, I just turn inward more, but it is a weird world, I was raised to give the utmost respect to my elders, I guess there are many that do not share this value. A pity.
Oh I’m going to comment and I’m only at 12:05. Hey Grandpa where’s your water fool? I’m older than you and though I have fun with my experience I ain’t stupid and I am just happy I have a full head of hair and won’t colour it for fear I might loose me hair! I decided to use a proper walking staff right from Ireland. If you dress properly and add a bit of being “ different “ it helps. Plus on a stream or river crossing walking dual sticks are a fall in the water. Man so many mistakes…I wish I had a camera person to carry my kit hint! Unless the younger generation talks to you first….just leave them alone. They do NOT want to normally want to know the history of the land and IF they did they would Google the place or hire someone. I have been traveling the world and if you feel bad about using hiking sticks…sucks to be you. I use a Black Thorn walking staff it adds to the youth either thinking I’m lost in the wrong country or they sometimes ask questions. Guess what OLD fart! I could leopard crawl the Grand Canyon IF some payed a fool carried all me kit! I know my limits, I am not an SAS elite soldier and have not been one since 1985, my mind learned my limitations and gives me a fear sensation when the mind knows what the body can not do. Yes I do trails that will leave you dead..but I carry my own water, shelter and food. And honestly I mainly bace camp and spur out from there. You are as dangerous as these wanna be Bush wisdom people and the military prepared folks. Show the truth!
Thanks for your comment. There is a bit of movie making here, the pack distorts the sound, so I try to take it off when I make a recording. I also use a shared pack. On this trail there are treated water sources and I generally carry 4 or 5 liters (depending on the heat) for two hikers on a 7.5 mile (12 km) stretch between water sources. I do dye my hair and I even made a video explaining why, but no one watched it, so I deleted it. Congratulations to you on your world-wide adventures and thank you for sharing your perceptions. I strive to be as honest and helpful as I can be. I make about a penny a day on these videos, so there is no commercial motivation to provide an image that is incorrect, but we are all entitled to our own opinions and approaches. Thank you for your comment.
I like your Philosophy and viewpoints. Very useful; thanks. Greetings from a 61 yr hiker from Denmark.
Thanks so much for watching, and I am quite pleased to have a viewer in Denmark. The world of technology is truly amazing.
Thank you, GC hiker. I believe this video is the best tips for older hikers I have ever seen. It's sincere, thoughtful and helpful to all of us. I can't thank you enough for sharing your experiences with us. I love everything you said. I will make sure my friends and family get to see this video as well. Good job.
I couldn't agree with you more. I think this video is the best out there for tips for older hikers. I enjoy it very much.
Ah, you are much too kind. I very much appreciate your watching and commenting. Thank you so much.
@@FrankOldfield Thanks so much!
I agree 👍
Things good to know. Thanks, from East Tennessee.
Thanks so much for watching!
What a wonderful video this is. I love all of your great tips. Thank you for sharing.
You are so kind. Thank you for watching!
This is epic. I love it. Thank you for sharing these wonderful hiking tips with us. What a great, enjoyable video this is. Good job 😀
I couldn't agree with you more. It's really a nice video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agree 👍
Fantastic! I always enjoy your tips, the stairs in the beginning analogy makes so much sense. I grew up in a home with stairs and did the same thing! Beautiful scenery during your tips adventure 😊
Thanks so much for watching. A number of people commented they did the same on the stairs, I guess kids are the same everywhere. I love to be able to film these on hikes and show of the beauty of Grand Canyon as a bonus! I appreciate your comment and support.
As a 61 year old regular hiker I appreciate all of your tips. I also love the GC, and have done the R2R and R2R2R in 2022 and 2023 respectively. I mostly find my solace by hiking trails outside Seattle. Wishing you safe hiking and good health for many many years.
Thanks for your comment and thanks so much for watching. Do you do your R2R2R non-stop? I always wanted to try, but I think as the years go by, that is more and more unlikely. But, I will be out there again in the Spring and Fall doing a R3 with an overnight in-between. Beautiful country up there around Seattle.
@@RationalTalkno, I stayed overnight at the North Rim Lodge on my R3 hike.
@@xbalance Ah, I follow the same pattern.
This is a thoughtful and useful presentation of both practical and philosophical tips. I find it very useful. Thank you for making this video.
I am so glad you enjoyed the presentation. Thank you for your comment.
I admire your philosophy (and envy the wide open spaces and wilderness that you can enjoy). I turn 62 next month, and today was my first time back in the hills after a mishap on a Welsh mountainside almost a year ago. I intend to put your tips to good use, especially the early starts, and "Watch every step". Furthermore, I used to scoff at hiking poles, but now I think they are essential. Thank you.
I wish you all the best getting back on the trail. It seems as the years pass the injuries linger longer--which makes the hiking poles even more essential to me. Happy hiking to you!
Wonderful tips! My oldest Tramily member is 82 years young. 👊 Gorgeous background scenery too.
Thanks! I love the backdrop of the Grand Canyon. Eighty-two is so impressive, I could only hope that I am still out there hiking at that age. There are several people in their 90's who have done rim to rim at Grand Canyon. That is a challenge for me in my 60's!
_What and amazing video with incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiatic narration, thank you for sharing your insight and expertise with the world. Lace up your boots and conquer the mountains, age just a number._
Ah, you are much too kind. I am so happy to still be able to hike and to share my enthusiasm with others. Thanks so much for watching and for the great videos you create as well!
Nice video and great tips for older hikers. I will try to remember all of your helpful tips when I hike. Thank you and good job.
Thanks so much!
I agree.
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have an amazing day!
Thank you! You too!
I remember struggling up the mountain while a gentleman who was much older than me (my guess is 60s-70s) casually walking up with his hands behind his back. Didn’t seem like he was going very fast but he had me beat! I was so impressed. I’m probably still much slower than him even now, lol. And I totally agree with the nothing new rule.
Thanks. I think for me where it really slows down is going downhill. I can't jump down the steps, but have to go very carefully. To some degree, like the guy you saw, I make up for it going uphill. But overall, I am just happy to be out there. Thanks for watching.
@@RationalTalkI’m the opposite. While I hate going uphill, it’s still much easier on my knees. I have a torn meniscus in both knees, planters fasciitis on one foot and a host of other joint problems so both up and down are hard but down is worse. Not gonna let this stop me from getting outside of course. R2R is on my bucket list. Can’t wait and thanks for all the good info! Great channel! ❤❤❤
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 Thanks so much, I hope you make the hike. With some preparation, a little medication and a lot of determination, it is very doable. I hope to see you on the trail some day!
Nicely produced, thoughtful & useful. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you for your kind compliment, I am glad the information was useful!
Wow, I am so glad I found your video on phone. This is the best tips for older hikers video that I have been looking for. You are actually really hiking down to the river of Grand Canyon. So many of those so-called hikers don't really hike and talk like you do. You are an inspiration and thank you for this helpful video. Great job 👍
Thanks for watching, I am glad the information is helpful. I do try to record the videos while I am hiking to add credibility, thank you for noticing.
Great video that covers both the physical and the spiritual! And wow. Love the shots of the GC behind you. The colours of the rock bands are incredible!
Thanks so much. I never tire of the beauty of the Grand Canyon. I appreciate your kind comment.
I'm definitely going to try that double head light method I can see that being an improvement over one
It sure has helped for me, especially in the predawn times when everthing seems to wash out to one color. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Useful information well presented. Good job.
Thank you.
This is a great summary of everything you've presented. You've done a great job polishing up your previous tips video. I love this. Thank you!
Thank you, you are too kind. In life, I always strive to improve, and this was my attempt to make a better tips video. I enjoyed the process, and “squeeze the best out of every remaining day” is my new goal. So I benefited from making it as well. Thank you for your comment.
Approaching 70 and section hike AT every spring as a test to see how I am aging, did 11 miles a day last year, going again next month. I am like an old car, got a lot of miles on me, occasionally something breaks, my "Check Engine" light is always on, figure the way I'll die is broken down and abandoned on the side of the road.
LOL, I love the car analogy, as I am a real fan of cars. When I was younger and dated a bit, I used to use the analogy, what would you rather drive, a new Nissan Versa or a classic GTO? (I used to street race more than a little and GTO's were my car). Thanks for your comment!
GTO? Those were the days.
@@AbbNewton The roar of the V-8 and the feel of the four-speed shifter in your hand. What a ride!
Nicely done and useful, thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching.
Wow👍👍👍
Thanks!
Wonderful video, 😊
Thank you! 😃
Great video! Lots of applicable information! Congrats on 1000 followers!
Thanks, you are too kind. Thanks for helping with the subsciber count, hopefully, if UA-cam rewards me a bit, I can improve my equipment!😀
Great video.😊
I hope you make it out there someday, to me, it is worth it.
Great info
Thank you!
The dinosaur syndrome isn’t what you think. It isn’t an age thing. If someone is in front of you and they see someone approaching (regardless of who) they rush and start moving. It isn’t everyone but a certain segment of society. What I love about that is I am a pretty fast hiker and they rush to keep in front of me but they have to keep that pace up and they invariably fail and fall by the wayside. I find it hilarious, happens every hike. If I am running people will generally give up and not rush in front of me but if I am in hiker garb and walking they rush to do so.
The invisibility thing is real, happens pretty young for males, especially solo ones on the trail.
LOL. Thanks for that perspective. I must admit sometimes I have fun with dinosaur syndrome on the uphill, particularly when steroid users jump in front, because I find they usually cannot keep a decent pace. Then they get to see their grandpa blowing by them. Silly fun on the trial. Thanks for sharing that this happens to younger hikers too.
7:48 the invisibility in general as I grow older seem to irritate those aspects of my personality which are mildly narcissistic ... I suppose I have to relate to this as "growing pains"
😄I guess we all react differently, I just turn inward more, but it is a weird world, I was raised to give the utmost respect to my elders, I guess there are many that do not share this value. A pity.
@@RationalTalk most of the world still do, just not us westeners
@@z0uLess I think social media probably has some influence as well.
Oh I’m going to comment and I’m only at 12:05. Hey Grandpa where’s your water fool? I’m older than you and though I have fun with my experience I ain’t stupid and I am just happy I have a full head of hair and won’t colour it for fear I might loose me hair! I decided to use a proper walking staff right from Ireland. If you dress properly and add a bit of being “ different “ it helps. Plus on a stream or river crossing walking dual sticks are a fall in the water. Man so many mistakes…I wish I had a camera person to carry my kit hint! Unless the younger generation talks to you first….just leave them alone. They do NOT want to normally want to know the history of the land and IF they did they would Google the place or hire someone.
I have been traveling the world and if you feel bad about using hiking sticks…sucks to be you. I use a Black Thorn walking staff it adds to the youth either thinking I’m lost in the wrong country or they sometimes ask questions.
Guess what OLD fart! I could leopard crawl the Grand Canyon IF some payed a fool carried all me kit!
I know my limits, I am not an SAS elite soldier and have not been one since 1985, my mind learned my limitations and gives me a fear sensation when the mind knows what the body can not do. Yes I do trails that will leave you dead..but I carry my own water, shelter and food. And honestly I mainly bace camp and spur out from there.
You are as dangerous as these wanna be Bush wisdom people and the military prepared folks. Show the truth!
Thanks for your comment. There is a bit of movie making here, the pack distorts the sound, so I try to take it off when I make a recording. I also use a shared pack. On this trail there are treated water sources and I generally carry 4 or 5 liters (depending on the heat) for two hikers on a 7.5 mile (12 km) stretch between water sources.
I do dye my hair and I even made a video explaining why, but no one watched it, so I deleted it.
Congratulations to you on your world-wide adventures and thank you for sharing your perceptions.
I strive to be as honest and helpful as I can be. I make about a penny a day on these videos, so there is no commercial motivation to provide an image that is incorrect, but we are all entitled to our own opinions and approaches. Thank you for your comment.