Allie Author

Hi, I’m Allie—solo traveler, hiker, and midlife reinventor. I'm sharing my real story of reinventing my life in my 50s after a breakup with a toxic man, with a touch of hiking adventures mixed in.

Lampson and Rainbow Falls : New York Winter Hiking

Snowshoeing to Lampson and Rainbow Falls in New York’s North Country is a wonderful treat on this January...

Scared to Drive in the Snow : My First Winter in New York

This is not an exaggeration – I’m super scared to drive in snow.  Let me preface this story with the fact that I’m an avid driver, rarely...

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How I’m Finally Feeling More Confident in My 50s

Connection. Competence. Confidence. I’ve always wanted these in my life and I feel I’m finally there at 53. This is how I’m feeling more...

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Woman Finding Love Over 50: Starting Over in New York State

Welcome to the life of Allie Rambles where I show you real life as a woman finding love over 50, without pretending it’s tidy, planned, or Instagram-perfect....

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How Can I Live in the Moment : Focusing on Yourself after 50

Stress has been sneaking up on my over the last few weeks and I’m struggling with how I can live in the moment again. I miss the more vibrant, happy me...

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Staying Curious : Gamble or Adventure?

At 53 years old, I recently left my home in Arizona to move somewhere I’d never been—New York State. By staying curious, life has become deeply fulfilling....

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Hiking Ampersand Mountain in Fall : View from an Older Hiker

Complete guide to Ampersand Mountain trail. Discover what to expect on this Adirondacks trek – best seasons to hike, how long it takes, and tips for...

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Truly Empowered at 53 : How I Got Here

Today I’m hiking a mountain, one 23 year old me would have shied away from but 53 year old me looks forward to the challenge.  Alltrails, a popular...

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Moving to a New Place in Your 50s: Finding Home Again in New York

Moving can be stressful at any age, but moving to a new place in your 50s hits differently. There’s a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and a twinge of fear that...

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Starting Over After 50: Three Months Into My Midlife Transformation Part 2

Three months in, and I’m still asking myself: Can I really complete all 9 of my extreme goals? At 53, I might have taken on challenges that push my body,...

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