I am new to this forum. I am scheduling a section hike this summer on the AT in Shenandoah N P.
with my two adult sons. I have read much of the technical (gear, training, a bit, AT culture, etc.) Being in my mid-70s, I am perhaps, among the more "elderly" members of this forum.

I am curious to learn what other "mature" members have as advice, suggestions, experiences for someone "over the hill."

I have done marathons, Warrior Dashes, triathlons in my late middle age, and continue to cycle, hike; but backpacking is a new experience. I summited Katahdin in 1977 (the day the fire broke out), and again in 2010. It was much easier in '77.