Lori, I think your comments nail it exactly. And if we only get to opine on this based on number of years of marriage, chalk me up for 31 years so far --- still married to the first girl I dated.

Wandering Daisy said:
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"But, the good news is that if you stay healthy and in shape, you can still do the AT in your 50's or 60's, so time is on your side."


I certainly agree with this too; I did my first thru-hike at age 51, and have hiked with people in their 60's that I had a hard time keeping up with.
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