Women’s Health

It’s tough getting older. My lifelong love of the outdoors and desire to be outside has not changed, however, my body has.  In my mind, I’m 29—I think I can do anything at any time.  But my 60-something body says otherwise.  Everything hurts more.   Discomfort and pain from years of wear and tear on the knees, shoulders, back and other body parts slows me down a bit.I got a reality check last summer when I signed up for a 4-day backpacking trip in Yosemite. I wanted so badly to get out for an adventure since I hadn’t backpacked in almost…