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Really helpful selection of information and advice. Thank you.

Love the ceiling! What did you use as your base? Is that drywall? Thank you!

Hi Joey, it’s a bump in the road, it happens to all of us, you will mend and be back at it in no time. There is no such thing as not being a true hiker or old or etc…your mind dreams, you are young at heart and you love adventure! Chin up and dream about your next adventure while you heal, this too will pass, you just need a bit of LTC❤

Absolutely would love to see your pre Tahoe gear list, and also a post hike video of anything you would or will change. Not asking much, just the moon! Love your vids, I'm 61, recently retired and just returned to backpacking. Getting ready for my first thru-hike of over 5 nights, working my way up to bigger and better things! BTW, I have the 475 which is plenty big enough for 5 days of food, as well as an Ursa sack for those areas not requiring a cannister.

Alot of what you are saying applies to younger hikers too. I like the advice to enjoy the moment and take it all in. More need to do that

Alot of what you are saying applies to younger hikers too.

I hiked for years before those communicators. No problems. I just used common sense and didn't take crazy chances. Too much tech now days. Limited use is fine, but not constant dependency. Destroys the feeling of solitude and isolation.

So sorry your hike ended this way. It was obvious how disappointed you were. Don't ever feel like a failure. You are very inspiring and successfully completed a large portion of the trail. I enjoy your videos. I hope the knee is on the mend.😘

Such a bummer. I was on what was going to be 2 weeks on the AT with my friend and hiking partner in July, when she broke her foot, she has osteoporosis and the pounding on rocks led to her fracture. She is hoping to be back on trail this week and I am hoping to join her again for two weeks in September. But when this stuff happens it is such a disappointment

Sorry about your knee. I hope that you heal fast. Good Luck, Rick

I learned the hard way. Got lost in a national forest doing a short hike that turned into an all day adventure because I got lost. Not much equipment. Thankfully my dog and I made it out 15 miles later. Good thing I didn’t panic and the trails were pretty clear. Now I only hike nature centers and clearly marked trails.

Well done navigating the situation so well when you were in pain physically and mentally. No failure there, you coped amazingly. Life sometimes throws some stuff at us and our ability to handle that is what makes us resilient and strong, all of which you are. Best wishes for healing and keep having adventures and doing hard things.

Bummer about the knee injury! I've been following your journey while recuperating from a broken ankle. Was hoping to do at least part of the TRT this year, but wasn't meant to be. Would definitely not characterize your journey as a failure; just not yet completed. Feel better soon.

Now you have a story to embellish. Example, "I had to walk 30 miles on a bum knee with a bear chasing me!!" LOL

I am thankful you were able to get off the trail without pressing the SOS button. I am thankful for your hike and being able to share it with us. I am thankful for having a friend who is strong, faithful and generous with her time, talent and treasure. You are an amazing hiker! Love ya

Oh my goodness, you are FAR from being a failure. Not at all, you’re a success! You hike marvelous trails and have wonderful experiences. I’m sorry you had an injury and I hope it heals quickly and completely. Looking forward to running into you again out there! Lin/Elderberry

Well it’s a tough break but it’s not a failure. Your knee gave out. You didnt’t tell it to, it just did. My foot gave out. Arthritis and a cyst on my middle toe. I put up with it but it bothers me when I go on a hike. About five miles and it would rub and give me issues. So this week I had surgery. I won’t lie, right now hurts like hell to walk. So here I sit in my recliner with one leg propped up and my cat curled up on the other. Tomorrow will be a new day. Every day you wake up is a good one! I got knee pain on downhills too. Maybe we’ll just have to put the knee braces on going downhill and use the poles. Just how it is. But I’ve followed every post and it looked like a really nice hike. Beautiful scenery. So get well soon and plan your next trip!

Awe...I hate you got injured and I hope you can recover easily. It's understandable to feel like a failure in the moment but what I see is how blessed you are to get to backpack and in an awesome place! Life is notorious for throwing curve balls. Lord knows I've had my share and will continue to. It's hard to deal with at times but sometimes the curve balls either protect us from something else or they lead us to something better. Just want you know I think you're badass to go out on these hikes in unknown territory by yourself. That's no failure!

I’m so glad you were able to get out of the woods ok. So sorry this happened. Hang in there. You’ll be back before you know it. 💪🏼❤

I’m so sorry about this. Heal up. I’ll see you back on some trail very soon I’m sure. Heck yeah, the only people who don’t fail are the ones that never try. Keep at it. I know you will.

I’m so glad I got to see your hike and I am impressed with you. An unfinished hike is not disappointing to me as a viewer. The scenery was amazing and I wish it was me attempting such a hike. Keep hiking and I’ll keep watching whether you finish or not! Hike on!

I am so sorry you feel like a failure. You are encouraging to me. Life does sometimes bring problems we don't expect or want. Falling and breaking my arm on a solo hike really bummed me out. But, again, your tenacity, honesty, and courage inspire me. I pray you heal quickly and well.

So sorry that happened. I shared with you via email a similar recent experience where I had to call for some help (for the first time in a lifetime of hiking everywhere). I was initially very disappointed in myself. But then, after reflection, I realized several things: Things happen beyond your control. The real goal to make it out intact to live and hike another day. I am older and my body won't do what it used to, but I am still ahead of 98% of folks my age that don't get out at all. Everyone needs help sooner or later and I should be greatful there was a rescue team to help me. They themselves told me I didn't do anything wrong (they were very kind) and said I actually did a lot of things right. You didn't do anything wrong. And, like you, I still walked out on my own two feet! After I get past my wife's "grounding" me a bit from the deep wilderness hikes, I will soon be back out there! You have nothing to feel bad about. Go read the speech "The Man in the Arena" by Roosevelt. Then rest, recover and get back out there!

I'm sorry about the knee injury. I once had a painful knee injury after a camping trip that hurt so bad, I knew I'd done severe damage but my doctor said it was tendonitis and after a week or so, it got better and it's never come back. I hope that is your experience too.

Congratulations on your achievement so far. You haven't failed. You have taken the sensible step to make sure that you will be fit enough to complete the walk in the future. It will still be there in the coming months / year. You may have done more permanent damage if you had continued, resulting in an end to your hiking altogether. Always look after your body - it will look after you in the future.

Sending you many blessings. I know you’re disappointed but you have accomplished so much most of us aspire to. You will have another adventure soon!

Well, I’m sure you’re disappointed, but so amazing you had someone willing to help you. Glad you received medical care.

I can’t hike any more without my walking stick or trekking poles. It’s the downhills that get me. My right knee hurts too much without using them. I’ve used wraps and they work but they make me sweat and are uncomfortable after extended use. It started a couple of years ago. I was going downhill and it got to the point where I was using the trees for support.

Oh dear! Sorry to hear your knee is painful. Praying it feels better soon.

Ugh...knee pain is awful. I used Arnica cream and there are also tiny tablets you can take for joint pain. It really seemed to help me. Hoping the following day was better for you!

Advil or Aleve is what you need, not Tylenol. Plus maybe some major muscle conditioning before any hike. It’s not good to get back on another trail before your joints are ready. Or go more slowly and listen to your limbs.

Hoping your knee is better now. And WOW on those gas prices is right!😧.

Hate knee pain! I take a cold bottle of water and wrap against my knee. happy hiking

Cool knarly tree. To rest under. Feel better. Lots of vitamin I

I'm praying you get better. As an herbalist, I carried Magnolia extract in capsule form for a powerful anti-inflammatory, as well as Arnica oil. What kind of sleeping mat is that?

Maybe ibuprofen would work better for you. Less inflation. Feel better.

There was a beautiful meadow in this video. Meadows are my fave! Glad your town day turned around. In my experience most hotels have 3pm check-ins (at least here in CA) but sometimes they'll let you in early. Although when the office is closed there's no chance. Sounds like you adapted and carried on.

I thought you were going to say I need matches and a knife to steralise the knife to use it on myself… 😅 thank God you meant cutting wood! 😂

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the nose. Glad you got back up and enjoyed your town day! Happy Hiking

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Proud of ya! I would have been hugely disappointed getting into town early and not being able to check in. But you went on to Plan B and adapted! The Wonder Women just put out their first Tahoe Rim Trail video today. I haven’t watched it, but probably will.

Great trail magic.

That Reuben looked good. Tahoe is beautiful, thanks for the video and continued safe travels!

Gorgeous episode my friend, absolutely fantastic scenery!

Hi Joyful! Looks beautiful! Thanks for taking us along :)

This post and comments are a tad funny to me. I'm 62 and I don't consider myself 'older', whatever that means. I've been hiking, camping etc for 50+ years. Typically it is the newbs that find themselves in trouble, age has little to do w/it. This has seemingly increased since the COVID nonsense. I'll take an 'older' hiking partner w/some experience anyday, over most anyone else.

I was wondering if you might share ( sometime in the future, not now!) how are you do your planning while you’re on the trail, reaching out to people, finding resources, etc. I am new to this and would love to learn more

7 miles to town! I can smell it from here! The water sources on this trail are amazing! Happy Hiking

I don't see how you film yourself crossing streams! I would be down in an intant!