When I was younger 47 seemed elderly. Well, they say you are only as old as you feel. I’m only 68. My right iliotibial band is not as limber as it used to be and I could complain but whose gonna listen. Still fascinated with the natural world so much that I’m constantly looking forward to what is waiting out there and always surprised. That keeps me going I guess and the exercise feels so good.

The one thing I’ve been working on lately is pack weight, a thing that didn’t ever bother me previously. I’ve lost over two lbs in the last couple months.

Good luck with this. We do see a lot of solo women out here and talking to a few, their husbands either don’t accompany them out of carelessness or can’t come with them for medical issues. I am blessed with an amazing companion who enjoys this a much as I do.

Keep on hiking