Hiking Over 60 – The Movie
If you’re a regular reader, you know that I published a book this year titled Hiking over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults. I’m currently on a book tour, giving talks about the book and its contents this autumn in libraries and book stores across New Hampshire and Vermont.
If you can’t get a chance to come see me in person, here’s a video of a talk I gave recently at the town library in Middlebury, Vermont, that was videotaped and published on YouTube by Middlebury Community Television. My talks are geared towards hikers across the entire range of expertise, from complete beginners to seasoned hikers who are just getting back on the trail after a hiatus or who want to modernize their approach or hiking gear.
The next two talks I’m giving are in New Hampshire, in North Conway and in Lincoln, on October 21 and October 28. Here are the details:
- October 21: North Conway, NH: The Pope Memorial Library (co-sponsored by White Birch Books), 6:00-7:30 PM
- October 28: Lincoln, NH: Lincoln Public Library (co-sponsored by the Mountain Wanderer Bookstore), 6:00-7:30 PM.
If you want to purchase a copy of my book Hiking Over 60, it’s available at https://www.philipwerner.com in paperback sold directly from me, or on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, or as an ebook for Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and many other ebook devices. There’s even an audiobook version.
Hiking Over 60 also makes a great holiday gift for your parents or friends if you want to help get them out hiking.
That was a great talk (video)! Congrats on your book tour!
Thanks Greg. Lots of laughter.
Nicely done!
Really great talk. Thanks, and all the best on the book tour.
Well done.
Been reading and loving your articles for many years now, even if I don’t comment much. Your perspectives were invaluable to helping me understand what my own style of backpacking was, even as a younger person. I think that speaks well to the breath of your wisdom, it works for people of all ages. Now I am the one taking groups out on their first trips and helping pass on what I’ve learned. I feel very lucky.
No-brainer for me to get this book for my parents. I hope they’re able to stay active as they age, and I wanted to support your work. Thanks for everything Phil.
Thanks Taylor.
I’m just getting back into day hiking so i appreciate the refresher tips, got a e-book copy. One thing i like that you’ve mentioned on your site is if you find a piece of gear and it works for you stock up, i like the George carlin quote “there always a downside to the upgrade!” , a few years back ll bean had there mountain treads that i’m 90% sure they were made from the italian brand AKU, boots actually said handcrafted by master bootmnakers, Made in Italy, needless to say they don’t sell those anymore, but came in wide so got 3 pairs, like your comments about ground temperature reminds me to carry a contractor trash bag as a emergency ground cover/shelter, also i know stream crossing and shoes were mentioned in the video, a tip i learned was if using trekking poles to measure either the highest point of your ankles from your boots or shoes onto your poles using a bright colored sharpie paint marker,(there usually waterproof) so if crossing a stream/creek and want to check if the water will go above your shoes just put your pole in the water and see if goes it goes above that paint line , and as a eyeglass wearer also, i definitely like using a croakies style strap to stop glasses from sliding because of sweat but mostly so they go go flying if i take a fall!. Enjoyed the video!