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How to Thru-hike Over 60 Years Old

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5 THRU-HIKERS AGED 60+ SHARE ADVICE FOR STAYING MOTIVATED AND IN SHAPE

Is growing older keeping you from fulfilling your thru-hiking dream? Do you feel like you’re too middle-aged to hit the trail? 

Meet Nancy Huber (70), Susan Alcorn (81), David Fanning (71), Scott Williams (70), and Karl Riters (80), hikers that didn’t start seriously rocking the long trails until middle age and older — and they’re still going strong.  

This panel is a follow-up to our popular How to Thru-hike Over 60 article by Dean Krakel.

Now, you have a chance to ask thru-hikers over 60 about their tips, gear, training, and recovery.

Panel moderated by Dean Krakel. Followed by Q&A from the audience.