Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
As an even older coot I switched from my traditional ankle high leather hiking boots to crosstrainers this year for my R2R. With a pack weight of about 30...
Bob Washburn 2005-12-10 17:42:14 #38943
Re: Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
As long as you don't exceed 25-lbs (or so) in your pack, then trail
runners are preferred. I'm 59 and do several 100-miles of the PCT in
them every year (as...
JD Schaefer 2005-12-10 17:23:51 #38942
Re: Access to Great Thumb Mesa
Bob M.
I finally figured out that Sinyala is considered sacred to the
Havasupai after researching this site a bit. I'll definately stay
away from there...
tucson_corvus 2005-12-10 17:18:35 #38941
Re: Access to Great Thumb Mesa
Bob B. and Bob M.
Thanks for the info! That is exactly what I needed. The logistics
are daunting indeed and probably much harder than the hike itself. ...
tucson_corvus 2005-12-10 17:17:57 #38940
Boot vs. Trail Runners in the GC
Being an old(er) coot, 52, who started backing when the White Mtns.
afforded solitude, I have always used "classic" hiking boots, Currently
Vasque Clarion...
m_landman 2005-12-10 17:17:14 #38939
Re: treadmill
Use the treadmill just like you normally would except turn around so you are forced to walk backwards....hold on to the handrails for awhile till you get used...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-12-10 15:30:03 #38938
Re: treadmill
Hi,
I hate to sound like a complete idiot, but can you explain further how to
walk backwards on a treadmill? Do you mean turn around and walk with the...
rosemarybeck@aol.com 2005-12-10 15:13:57 #38937
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