‘Just keep paddling and you won’t tip over’. Kayaking advice given to 18 year old me 50 years ago by an Outward Bound instructor. I’ve never forgotten it and think of it in all kinds of contexts.

I'm allowing myself to get older, just not old.

There is so much more I want to do. Thank you.

Training for a marathon when I turn 70

I’m 86. Just returned from a motorcycle camping trip. I organize two, week long canoe camping trips every year. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

Beautiful! Thank you.

The old man got me it took a doctors call to inform me but now I waste my time on the internet waiting for the end.The worst thing is watching healthy people get fat and do nothing makes you wonder why me and not them .

Don't try to act younger than you feel. Once, I was hiking with my son and I tried to hop over a log. My foot didn't get high enough and I tripped. I managed to roll as I landed, reducing the impact, but I think I cracked a rib. It didn't stop the hike, but that hurt some for about a month. Think before you try to act like a kid. Hiking is fun, but more fun if you don't hurt yourself. 😅

nice video Im 60 I hike just about every weekend I still carry a 40 pound pack. I clear deadfall all weekends sometimes and i refuse to give in until the day comes when I can not walk any more. im 20 in my head but sometimes my bones and muscles dont seem to agree.

You don't stop because you get old, you get old because you stop.

Beautiful! Precious family time! You are very blessed that they share the same passion for exploring the outdoors - something I'm sure you and Flash cultivated in them! The music was wonderful, too! Oh those mosquitoes, though!

What a great family adventure. Thanks for sharing!!!

Thank you for this inspirational video. I'm 68. I'm in the fight. My occupation is to become good at foil surfing. My main goal is to maximize my health span. Habits: I shower with cold water without soap. I never eat junk food. I get up at 5:30 every morning. I ruck up and down a local hill. Then pushups, squats, pullups, dead hang. I never consume alcohol or drugs of any kind. I try to be thankful for my many blessings.

I was told by many older folks when I was a young guy "use it or loose it", they didn't just mean when you get older either. You do get something not unlike child like wonder back when you get older but I would argue it's different because you know your time is finite. Is there a better place to live your later chapters than in nature?

67 here still use a sling shot , shoot a bb gun my wife says I'm like a little kid ,, but I won't let the old man in 😅😅✌️

Where was this hike at?

Next month I wll have 77 Orbits. You have no idea how this video and the Song by Toby Keith touched my heart, mind, and very being. Many thanks to you! Hell yes, I subscribed.

Your advice is the best any person could give! Never think of being old, just mire experienced. Those who are young can not understand until they are there. Your wisdom is most rewarding. My spouse calls me a child, I thank my creator.

There is no secret sir. Lead a healthy life,no smoking , no drinking and hiking a lot. Thats is all.Great video though !!!

There is no secret sir. Lead a healthy life,no smoking , no drinking and hiking a lot. Thats is all.

I absolutely loved this episode. You’re fortunate to have hiking of that magnificence in your backyard, and I’m sure having the family on the trek was incredible.

What’s this beautiful place in the video?

Great video. I have a lot of miles left in me and finally time for the miles at 63. Happy trails!!

If one needs to recite Clint Eastwood quote, ones has already let the old man in. Those who still vividly remember and make new memories like they did when they were 10 years old, kept the young person with them throughout life.

I'm 70, (71 next week)and dont have a lot of money, but the world is crazy and the world has always told me to go take a hike (get out of here), so Im going to take a year to save up for a hike on the Camino in Northern Spain. Maybe fall of '25. I live in hilly Wheat Country in Eastern Washington and can train both around my town as well as hike to neighboring towns as I build endurance. We'll see.🚶

This was gorgeous hike man, masterfully put together! Shots are really diverse and nicely executed!

Beautiful film. Thank you.

Nice Horned Larks!! Love those alpine ridges.

What a blessing family is! Beautiful scenery, good video

New gear, dreams, adventure research, nature, and trekking adventures keep me young at 77 🙏🏻

I LOVED this episode, simply beautiful ❤

No Ray NO.

Thanks for taking us along, and for the feels! 🥰

Gorgeous

Wonderful adventure, AK. Thanks for taking us along!

Thanks

Wow. What an amazing time with your family. I could really feel the nostalgia…. Scenery was beautiful. Thank you.

Oh, wow! That is just beautiful. I enjoyed the landscape and scenery on your trek 😊

Sweet! what a lovely "pack" .........thank you, spirited video............

Thank you for sharing this story. What a different one person can make. Just listening to Neil’s story is humbling and inspiring.

Very nice thanks

OMG, did I need this video. At the age of 62, my “old man” had completely taken over my life. With a knee replacement, hand surgery, bicep and full rotator cuff surgery, 2 back surgeries and still needing a 3rd, I almost died twice, once on the operating table and once a week after a surgery with 2 large blood clots that hit my lungs, I felt like I was 90 years old physically and mentally, only reliving a very active outdoor life, and just daydreaming of being able to do the passions of my past. I was very depressed and had seriously given up all hope to have anything more than a sedentary existence. Because of all these physical issues and during the covid years I had gained 60 pounds. I recently rededicated myself and have lost 25 pounds and am walking an hour and a half on the treadmill each day, where I could only do 4 minutes before. I use to hunt and fish, backpack, camp, canoe tripping for weeks around the U.S. and Canada, but for years I have been glued to my easy chair hardly able to move anymore with no motivation or joy in life. I really needed this video, it is helping me to convince myself that my life isn’t over yet. My goal is to get my canoe back out on the rivers and lakes and not throw away my last days. Life is a blessing and gift. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. I would love to see more inspirational videos like this for those of us in this chapter of life.

I'm retired, and I was born almost 63 years ago. But when people ask my age I say "I'm eight and a half, I'll be nine on my next birthday" Okay its a bit cheesy but hey, if you go out and "play" every day like a child, you won't feel old. My hobbies are canoeing and mountain biking but I also do voluntary conservation work looking after squirrels and pine martens and surveying Kingfishers. There's too much to do out there so I agree, don't let that old man in.

Thank you for the advice. You know its so simple and it works. Stay young people.

I noticed at an early age that people who say I feel old or I’m getting old, become a mantra through life. And so they become old. I decided to change that mantra to I’m feeling and getting younger. Let the old person in means ones habits through life will be habits to make one old. To go through life with an I’m healing and getting younger attitude helps develop one’s habits toward healing and becoming younger. I’m a young 77 and this philosophy has definitely worked. Have a young lifestyle through life. The golden years mean being healthy and active through the years. Aloha

Read..play music..sing...dance..be creative...laugh!...spend time in nature...and, last but not least, savour the little moments (e.g. enjoying a cup of coffee, baking bread, watching birds in garden)

1959? Me too!

Just bought (yesterday) a pair of wool socks mostly made of alpaga fiber. Bought them yesterday. Cost: 31.62 canadian. As i put on the left one on, i bored a hole right through it 😮 I thought they would exchange them since i had the receipt. 😢 But no...

Thank you. I needed to hear that. I’m 74 and live at sea level. I go to the gym and walk the treadmill and use the rowing machine to help keep myself ready for adventures. I average about 10 miles a week on the treadmill. Recently, on a trip to Yellowstone, I struggled to hike. My doctor thinks I had altitude sickness. Do have any tips for preventing this. Thank you for the content you produce.