Hiking has been a way of life for my husband, Al, since 1989 and myself since 1993. In fact, we met on a Mazama hike to Cast Lake in 1993 and life has not been the same since.

Although we are now ages 72 and 65, respectively, our hikes include elevation gains up to 4000 feet - more typical are those between 2000' and 3000' - with round trip mileage ranging from six to eleven miles. During the last few years we've become fair-weather hikers with 50-60 hikes annually.

Our blog is written primarily for older outdoor enthusiasts who have just started hiking or would like to begin, but hopefully it will be enjoyed by all those who love the special experiences one finds on wilderness trails.

There is no intent to imply that we are experts, and our "tips" as they occur in this blog simply represent our personal opinions and what works for us.

Pictures included are almost three years old, but are personal favorites.