Midlife Hiking Videos, reviews and photos of my day hikers around the United States geared to the over 50 hiker. Come spend some time outdoors with me! Happy Trails!

Thru Hike of Arizona Trail Ends Abruptly : Dreams Cut Short for Woman Hiker

AZT NOBO Miles 46-76. Ending our thru hike of the Arizona Trail due to covid-19 was a hard decision to make - but the...

I Hiked Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area : You’ll Never Guess What I Saw

It was a warm day in Kingman when I encountered the creature I would never see again in all my 1000s of miles hiking! Come hike near Rout 66 at Cerbat...

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 4 : Feels Like Home

AZT NOBO Miles 35-45. Day 4 on our AZT (Arizona Trail) trip was about as perfect as you can get on trail. The weather was beautiful, the terrain wasn't too...

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Hiking the Arizona Trail as an Older Woman: Finding Joy on Day 3

AZT NOBO Miles 21 - 34 . Arizona trail March 2020 Canelo Hills and the time of my life! Come with me as I hike the AZT....

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Day 2 of Hiking the Arizona Trail as an Older Woman

AZT NOBO Miles 9-20. Day 1 of our AZT hike thru. I was tired, nervous and couldn't eat. But that all went away when I witnessed spectacular views and had...

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 1 : What Did I Get Myself Into?

AZT NOBO Miles 0-8. Day 1 of our AZT hike thru and it was killer! Wicked accent and steep climbs. I wondered what the heck did I get myself into?...

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My AZT Thru-Hike Day 0 : What Was I Thinking?

I decided to start over after my divorce in a big way – by backpacking 800 miles! At 48 I’m hiking the Arizona Trail (AZT) as an older woman. Will...

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