Thank you to all of You! 

I have been in a slump for the past couple years. I’ll be 64 this year, nine grandchildren, lots of busy time, but I’m missing something and I feel I’ve lost part of me. Well I’ve decided to rediscover me and do what I want to make me happy and your channel helped me know that I can and will hike and do some solo trips, I feel happy again. Maybe I can convince my hubby to join me. Thank you ❤

You are an inspiration and so authentic. Thank you for making me think.

Hi, I'm 73 and about 2 years ago I decided that if I couldn't get my partner to go camping or hiking with me that I'd do it by myself. Then unfortunately while hiking on vacation in the Appalachian Mountains I broke my ankle and tore my ATFL 3/4 of the way through. Needless to say, I had to hea, relearn to walk correctly and learn to be comfortable hiking again, which took about 6 months. So, late last spring I started hiking again, starting simple but ended doing up to 6 miles hikes rated as moderately challenging. Interestingly hiking became easier for me not harder, I think because I was determined to do it again when my mobility was taken away. I built my confidence last year and this year I'm going to Sawtooths in Idaho, Tetons in Wyoming and hiking and camping alone for about 2 weeks. I'm a little nervous about the grizzly bears but have bear spray and figure that I will mostly likely run into other people hiking there. I'm so glad I found your channel full of inspiration and good advice. I live in PNW (Oregon).

What a beautiful spot and thank you for inspiring me at 73 to start camping again!😊

So glad to see a senior camping and hiking with such enjoyment and joy.

Because of you, I DREAM again. Thank you for sharing with us xxx

You Tube actually gave me a great recommendation yesterday...it's you! Single in my 60s and over the last few years, I became too sedentary for my liking. I started picking up a few things here and there that would give me a comfortable day or more away from home. Watching a couple of your videos yesterday really helped get me in the mood. Good weather is on the way and I can hear the waves calling my name. Clear skies 💫

Hi Wendy! I'll be 63 this month. My goal last year was to sleep outside 62 nights being I was 62. I am not a brave person in any stretch of the imagination. I bought an older used wall tent for my b-day present last year and set that up in our hay field. So I made about 7 nights before a storm ripped my rain fly and we took the tent down (my husband and I) and haven't had it set up since. My husband doesn't seem too enthusiastic about camping with me. So it's something I have to learn to do alone as so many of my friends are grandparents and dedicate their time to the children. It is just a little unnerving because our neighbor boys were riding 4 wheelers up on our ridge and they stopped to watch a bear sitting up in our hay field. There have been cougar sightings 3 times within a mile of us....one of them in our horse pasture. Still trying to figure out the best camp setup for my liking. But this year I think I want to find a simple design that is a hot tent that will fit just me and my dog I guess since the hubby won't go. I keep wondering if there is some sort of group or club or something that puts the word out if someone is looking for a hiking/camping partner. Sorry this is so long winded, guess you feel like a friend already! I'm in the Driftless area of Wisconsin (south central). Thank you for starting this channel. I love your goal for it. So cool.

I subscribed to your channel for several reasons. #1 You're located in the PNW, which is where I live (a rural location northwest of Olympia, WA), #2 you're a senior woman who, like me, likes to stay active. #3 Your filming doesn't make me get vertigo. #4 You're very personable and likable! I wish you all the best with all of your endeavors.

As an ex Londoner now living in BC I can’t get enough of the outdoors, I take my dog and video our hikes, they get minimal views but the pleasure I get from doing it is all I need. I’m 65, age is just a number, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is everything! I’ll be a subscriber to your channel, good job!

You are a precious lady and a great inspiration! Thank you for the encouragement!

The thank you goes to you Wendy. If I ever build up the courage to solo hike/camp it will with your help. For years I tried to find women to camp with and got no where. Everything I found was families or for men or I'd go to a meet-up and find I was the lone female with 10 men. Just didn't make me feel comfortable and I'm sure didn't make them feel comfortable either, so I'd bow out. Finding more experienced women (ok, older) just haven't come my way until you. So, whether you wanted it or not, you are my guide and encourager. We have totally different land lay as I live in South Carolina but that's ok. The idea is to take the 1st step and just get out. So many 1st steps since my husband passed. My sons are not helping because they want mama to be home safe where they know where she is. So, I ordered one of those tracking devices you mentioned in the "afraid to go alone" video. I think that will help because my sons can know where I am and I can text for help if I need it or if they can't get me to answer a text they will have my co-ordinates to know where to start looking for me. They won't like it but they are big boys and they'll get used to it. I think it will be useful to me also because I do have rural land but like I said in another comment - we do have poisonous snakes, a boat load of coyotes and other potential dangers on the land. However, I can't live my life in fear . I'm trying real hard to build up my courage and stop telling myself I'm to old or what if I forget my medicine. And I'm not going to tell my aunts - yes, I still have aunts in their 80 and 90's, at least until I get a little experience under my belt to counter their cries of how dangerous it is! Strange how life throws us twists and curves. All my siblings are gone (I am the oldest) as are my parents, 1 of my sons (39 when he passed) and my husband but I still have aunts and cousins older than me alive. I'm tired of being sad and afraid. I think now is the time for me to start living again. So, thank you, Ms. Wendy. You are an inspiration.

Wendy, hi from the wilds of North Idaho. Just want to tell you how much I appreciate you and your down-to-earth, no nonsense RU-vid channel. I’m 76, and I hunt, fish, forage, and hike in the woods and mountains here, frequently by myself. Moose, black and grizzly bear encounters are not uncommon. Living out here by myself, I’ve learned how to live respectfully with my 4 legged neighbors. I do carry 2 cans of bear spray and a satellite device, "just in case." Despite all of this, I’m still quite reluctant (aka scared) to camp overnight by myself… so I’ll watch your solo camping vid several more times while waiting for the snow to clear, and then maybe start by camping in my back 40. Thank you for both your encouragement and being an inspiration!

Hi Wendy. I just found your channel and I love it. I am almost 68 and go car camping a few times every year (in a tent). I have been thinking of going solo camping and your videos are inspiring. I just might try this fall or summer

I love your channel. Keep posting. I feel so relaxed when I watch your channel. Please stay safe and happy. You are amazing and doing great things! What a great woman you are!

Thank you, Wendy! I am 72 and after a 30 year absence from camping your energy and enthusiasm has gotten me to take it back up and am totally enjoying myself. Keep up the great videos. You are very inspiring to this Geezer.

Just subscribed. I love listening to the wisdom of older than me men and women. And I love camping.

Hi Wendy. Greetings from Australia! I have just found your channel. I am also a Grandma who loves hiking. I watch a number of You tubers - they are great but are all much younger. It’s wonderful to find an older person making You tube videos about hiking. Well done learning new skills and sharing them with us.

I see you wearing denim pants. The backpackers tell us "cotton kills" because it gets damp from sweat or rain... and when temps drop can contribute to hypothermia, etc.

But..??? Lol Good for you and thank you and you take care and enjoy doing yr RU-vid channel 🙏

Thank you Wendy for making these inspiring videos. 60+ granny here started hiking in the crown land bordering my back yard. I don’t think I’ve got the nerve to tent out over night, but oh how I would love to. You are inspiring!

Wendy I've just discovered your channel today & really enjoying your content!! I look forward to following your adventures ❤

New sub, so grateful your channel popped up !

Subscribed today, you are an inspiration to all us seniors. I am 69

I'm always looking for outdoor videos with the grounded pace of wisdom, curiosity, and humanity. I really love your channel, which I've only recently found.

You give encouragement to many people…

I'm one of these new subscribers from your last video. I will have to look up your previous ones!

Hi Wendy. I just found you channel yesterday and watch How to get Started. I live in Australia and in my 70s. Best time to camp here is autumn and winter. Too many snakes mosquitoes insects and heat where I live in Qld. I been collecting all I need and watching RU-vid videos for information. I do camp with my friend but love my alone time. Thought I was too old to do solos but you have given me or inspired me to get out there. I recently set up my camp in the backyard and slept there for the night to try out my gear. It’s Autumn here in Australia so it’s now or never. I going to grab a cup of tea and sit down and watch your channel today. Thank you. ❤

I have found you some days ago and have enjoyed your videos. I will walk the northern route to Santiago de Compostela in Span, 870 km long, its my first pilgrimage at almost 69 years. With your assistance I will sleep in my tent and stay entirely autonomous. Thank you indeed, and God bless you! With Love, Monika

You have 22 500 subscribers!!!! I hope you have monetized your channel. Why should youtube get all the money from your work 🙂

You're welcome! I found your channel only recently, and I love that an older person is out hiking. I'm in my early seventies and I need to get out more. Thank you. 🌲

Loving those crisp images today -- helps me imagine the clean, crisp air! I really appreciate that you take the time to bring your camera and it is such pleasure to listen to you and learn a few things as well. Thank you!

Really love your videos, please keep them coming! Who are your favorite RU-vidrs to watch?

I was very glad to find your channel Wendy, in some respects you helped my cause. I'll be 80 in a couple of months and I'm a regular back packer and all year round camper. My grown kids and Grand daughter often shake their heads and ask "Is it safe?" I took great delight in showing them your video about how you deal with possible threats and pointed out that here in Wales, UK, that unlike the lady in the United States amongst the Grizzly Bears, the worst wild animal I am likely to encounter is a large Rabbit with a bad attitude..😊 I look forward to watching more of your adventures.

I just started watching a few weeks back and you are great inspiration on getting back out there. I previously backpacked a lot, I'm 52 and have this weird reluctance to go back out, not sure if I had gotten lazy or just worried about the unknown, but you're a great example to get back out and go. I am planning on 2-3 trips this spring / early summer and make myself get back out. I think maybe I'm worried about bigfoot or an unhinged individual "getting me" and I've never had any problems in the other 30-40 years of camping both solo and in small groups; so I'm headed back out soon thanks to you! :)

We should be thanking you!

How delightful. Just sat down to eat supper and up pops your video. Thank you Wendy for taking all of us on your outings with you. Much appreciated and inspiring. Blessings

I came across your channel recently and really like how you bring nature to us

Thumbs up # 612. Your geniuses self shines and that what people like plus your adventures..it refreshing for sure. Bama B.

Thank you for making videos. Just found your channel. I'm excited to watch them all. I'm in my mid 50s. I did a few backpacking trips with my kids. They are grown now and I have thought about backpacking solo. Maybe I'll go back and do the entire Pinhoti Trail one day.

You are an Amazing Woman ❣️❣️

Usually I watch your post, feel inspired, wish I could be 'out there' like you, and then go about my business. But today you said something that resonated with me. You mentioned about reading other people's stories or comments and that this channel is about sharing. THAT'S what resonated with me. So from now on, I'm going to read other people's posts too. Thank you every one 🙂

OMG. A video about camping ,hiking and just enjoying your self. Without a load out bag for when shtf or how to set up your perimeter much less how much amo and how many mre you will need to survive. Thank you. I’m 72 but love camping and canoeing but after 3 back surgeries can’t do the backpacking any more but still love winter camping. You give me hope. You get the thumbs up and I subscribed too keep it up we’re pulling for you 👍🏻

I’ve been watching your channel since almost the beginning. I think I might have subscribed when you had about 150 subs. Congrats on the recent bump up. Your channel is uplifting and positive and that’s what I usually seek out on RU-vid. The world needs more channels like yours. I’m happy to support your channel in any way that I can. As Brooke would say, get outside and get happy. Best of luck to you and your channel in the future. Barry

I stumbled across your channel yesterday and commented on your Strathcona trip and it being my friend Wendy's special place. Your videos are very enjoyable and you are a very lovely lady! Thank you for sharing your adventures with the rest of us! Cheers Wendy....Shannon

New subscriber. This is my 2nd video to watch. Have been solo camping since 1990 but constantly hear "troubles" from people who don't understand the joy they are missing. I go down a 2track and there are vehicles coming and going while I am there. I had an uneasy time once when people plopped right down next to me. I called the ranger to alert them because they spoke about Ice which I understand is a drug. By the time I got back to camp on the 2nd or 3rd day they were gone and, supprisingly had cleanly picked up the site they chose. Talk about happy! Thanks for your channel it will encourage the same type of activity for those of us in advanced age. I'm 76.

You have a lovely little community Wendy. I just got back from a solo camp and I was thinking about your bear stories while lying in my tent in Australia trying to sleep through the night noise of fifty bird varieties and a rampaging possum and wishing I was able to record it all. Congratulations and I'm looking forward to your next adventure. PS there may have been a koala 'bear' in the gum tree above, I heard its gravelly growl.

Hi Wendy, you are so very welcome! Thank you for what you are doing! Keep it up. Love the videos.

I am 57 and just recently came across your channel. What a beautiful inspi action you are! So many women ‘lose themselves’ between the busyness of life and children, and forget who THEY are and you are inspiring us all to carve out time to refresh and re-energize. your videos are peaceful, and yet invigorating. You don’t pretend to be somebody you’re not, or that you’re never afraid or that you never question, and I appreciate that honesty. We need to share your videos to inspire more women and more men to fully enjoy life in their later years! Thank you!!

Wendy, what is that chair you're sitting in? I'm looking for a compact chair.

Wow Canada is so beautiful I am a avid viewer of Mike from bushcraft cartons who I believe I quebec always lovely nature spots, ty for sharing today you have become our friend too, just pace yourself at your own speed with content, best wishes Wendy from the UK 👍

Your channel just popped up on my feed and I instantly fell in love with it. Thanks for making and sharing these videos. It’s fun to see a different demographic share their camping experiences. I’m excited to start at the beginning and watch all of your videos!

algorithm comment here, keep doing what you're doing!

Hi Wendy! How heavy is your pack when you’re backpacking for a day or two? Thanks.

Thank you! The information you share is encouraging and informational! Love it. Would love to hear some stories about where you've been and some of the things you've seen. Thanks so much for being there for us more mature women who want to do this. I'm planning 60 miles for my 60th next year with my little brother.

Hi Wendy. Having just gone through 2 full knee replacements the first exactly a year ago today I have had a lot of spare time an sought boardroom therapy from channels like yours I started to wonder if at 56 it was to late to start wild camping as knees been a huge deterrent up to now. Then I found your channel ( sub added ) and I must say what a inspiration you are! I’m now starting to learn stuff like lighting fires wit ferro rods ect an fat wood I have a long way to go but now I know I’m going to succeed! I think your starting out video is the best I’ve seen and advice is great! Putting fantasy against reality was the biggest bit of knowledge for me an getting it into perspective! I been invited out for a day an overnighter which I’m going to do when I’m a bit stronger! Sorry to waffel but am enjoying the episodes to. Thank you

I just found you Wendy! What a refreshing treat to have you share your experience. Thank You

Hi Wendy! What's in your bag for a 3-4 day camphike? How much does it weigh, and how high do you go up with?

This is your third video I listen to and I just love it. I am 71 now, and I am from Québec. Don't pay attention to my photo! it was taken a few years ago.😆 I have been doing solo camping and hiking, just about all my life. It is very refreshing to listen to your comments and to view your videos. I plan a trip out Ouest in the middle of may in my small mini-van to join a friend for a bit, whose been living out West for 3 or 4 years now, and I just may be become a nomad full time, that is why videos like yours are so helpful to me and also I love to see grand-mas like me still active and who love the wilderness as much as I do. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

Brooke from Girl in the Woods sent me to your site. Love watching your trips

You're editing is very professional 👍

It's fantastic, a channel for adult people 😂 I'm 60 and from Denmark,and I hope you will make more videos 😊

Big thumbs up Wendy. Today is 40c outside but my group of elderly cycling friends hit the trails early on some shady back roads and still got our usual 40km ride done. It was another special day for one of our team he turned 70 yrs so we had a quick coffee and cake at his place then continued on to complete the ride. We now have 5 over 70 in the group of about 18 regulars. I hope to start my 2024 SOTA program next month once it gets a bit cooler, and love the interaction on RU-vid and the internet it sure brings us closer together in many different activities. Regards Will vk5cz ..

Thank you for sharing your experience! You are inspiring me and many other ppl here. 😊

Enjoy your time in the outdoors! Hugs from Puerto Rico.❤🤗

Seeing you gives me such encouragement and anticipation gor when I can continue my nomad adventures as well 😊

Let's get Wendy to 100k subscribers to get that plaque!

Wendy. I looove your videos. I'd love to hear how you started making content. Do you do your own editing and stuff

You are a positive modell for us all 😊 we all can feel good If we are out more often, walking and see some placeses, feeling your self and nature, animal

Septuagenarian here. Nice tone, Wendy.

Wendy, I’ve been here for awhile. Watched all your videos and have gained confidence and skills because of you. The thanks go to you for all you have given to us in your videos! I’m going out backpacking, possibly solo because you made me realize someone my age can still go out and do it! Your such an inspiration to so many people. I’m grateful to have found your channel when I did! You are a rock star!! Keep on! ❤

I am so glad I found you! This is my 3rd video. You are an inspiration! I am 61 and still desire to do a solo. Happy trails and THANK YOU! ❤️

I lived briefly on Vancouver Island in Uclulelet in the late '70's and am enjoying the scenery in your videos!

We love you, Wendy! Hope I will be as cool as you when I hit your age 🎉

Hi from St. Louis!

You truly are an inspiration! Btw, I am from India 😊.

Enjoying your hikes & camps and learning alot. I hope to broaden my adventures and build up more confidence!

I'm thankful the algorithm popped you into my feed last week! Have you used your solo mini to cook on top as well?

Wendy, you're so delightful and I am happy to have found your channel. Cheers from a new subscriber at the north end of the Island.

Been watching you since just after you started. As a member of the stealthcampingalliance I'm always on the look out for new camping and stealth camping channels. I love your content. I'm glad your not just about the fun, but the education aswell. Thank you for all you do. Your amazing.

So glad I found this channel! I have been backpacking since 2014 and you are inspiring me to know there are many more years ahead of doing what I love! I appreciate you and am looking forward to learning more, you have great information, thank you for creating content!

Being 66 now and also a grandma, You are very inspiring for the rest of us, I love to hike, camp and fish always have. Just have not solo camped as yet. Your grandchild most likely think your a cool grandma. I am starting learn not to fear the what If,s.. and better do what i love before I can not. Always look forward to your Camping or information videos Take care & keep on Hiking and Camping . Watching from Ontario , Canada . Hug,s

Mi sono iscritta dall’Italia. Sei una forza della natura 🤗 Dove fai questi video in America? In Canada?

Wendy, can you share what you have purchased camera wise for this type of thing?

Hi great channel I am watching from Ireland,I myself am in my 70s and still love solo camping and am still cycle touring .I can't find anyone at my age to go camping with so take care and I will be looking forward to your new videos.

I just found your channel. Being an almost 68 yr old gramma who loves to hike and camp, it’s nice to see you out there! I usually go solo as not many folks I know do it. I was hoping you were from Michigan because as soon as I saw you, I thought, boy I’d like to backpack with her! 😁

You GO girl! Kindred spirit here.

Hi Wendy I just stumbled on your videos. I think you’re amazing 🤩 I’m going to be binge watching you now & I’ve subscribed. Love from Australia 🇦🇺🐨🦘

You are inspiring! So glad I found your channel. Looking forward to watching all your adventures and will do my own in time.

Hi Wendy, I've just found your channel and subscribed! Best wishes from the UK.

You inspire me! I just turned 65 but I did 10 years of primitive camping from 2008-2018 with a small group of people. I have an 85 year old friend that I've done some kayaking with down some small rapids and lots of portages about 15 years ago. She isn't as spry anymore and a bit delicate but she was also an inspiration to me. She finally had to quit skiing in the Alps when she broke her hip. I grew up camping and fishing with my parents and grandparents and I always loved those days. I really enjoy your videos and I hope you can make many more!

😂You got those good knees! How in the world can you on the ground like that? Lol. I saw a video of yours last night and decided to Subscribe today. My channel is "The Whitebeard and TK Experience". I started hiking and camping with my daughter about 8 years. I was 53... now.. well, Lord willing I'll be 61 this year. I told her that there's an absence of older adventurers on the internet. I planning a solo trip this year. First ever. I was terrified! Then I found you last night. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

Have just found you Wendy, and have subscribed after watching a couple of your videos. You are so inspiring, and I am looking forward to watching all your existing videos, and hopefully the many more which are to come. Maybe I’ll even catch some of your glorious relaxed confidence to take myself off on some (even small) adventures! I really hope so… At least there are no bears in the UK! Thank you xxx

Hi Wendy!! I just subscribed!! I am trying to overcome fear in a high volume Grizz and Black Bear country to hike alone. I will be going back and watching your channel to gain some insight and inspiration. I have a feeling this channel will blow up among independent women that want to challenge themselves. Thank you for posting! I love your personality!!

Love your videos Wendy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve not been camping or hiking much in my adult life… but because of you I feel very inspired to start again so my 2 young children can enjoy it with me. You are great! 😊

I found you a few days ago and I probably watched at least a half dozen videos and subscribed. You'll get there. Just keep being you and doing you things. Many people can't get out and they live vicariously through us RU-vidrs. I admire your stamina, bravery and you living RU-vid best life, making the most of right now. I'm in Washington state so we're neighbors! Big hugs and I wish you much success. ❤️

No, thank YOU! I am new to your channel and love it! I am 63 and solo camp a lot. My favorite thing to do. Happy trails! :)

Thank you. I think I can face my fears & try hiking alone now. Just turned 65. I was so brave until I turned 55. I guess if something bad happens in the woods something could have happened even in a shopping mall these days.

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