Extreme Trek
TrekHard$$$$20 days12,000m gain5,300m summitSummerBe the first
What it takes
The world's most demanding multi-day treks: GR20 in Corsica (16 days, 200km, 12,000m elevation), Snowman Trek in Bhutan (25 days above 4,000m), and Dientes Circuit in Patagonia. These demand peak fitness, self-sufficiency, and the mental fortitude to handle sustained exposure, technical terrain, and remote wilderness.
Injury Prevention for This Adventure
These are the most common injuries for trek athletes over 50. A few minutes of targeted prehab each week can keep you on track.