Re: Oh, my aching knees
Stairmaster machines work hamstrings and glutes. Downhill backpacking works the quadriceps. A good way to strengthen quads is to do lunges. I do six sets of...
Don Lundman 2006-10-06 16:11:45 #43236

Re: ? BCO Phone #
yes, you do have to go through the switchboard ... Mary, I don't think so. I do it all the time (928-638-7875 Mon to Fri, 1 to 5 pm). I usually have to...
johngeyles 2006-10-06 15:15:32 #43235

Re: AZRA Trips
exactly how many times you swan a rapid in 25+ years of rafting. Having pulled about 3 people out after a flip in July, I got the distinct impression that...
johngeyles 2006-10-06 15:10:34 #43234

Re: Oh, my aching knees
RE: Becky's suggestions Well, our training hikes included LOTS of steep hills; I used trekking poles (perhaps I can learn some additional techniques...
rosemarybeck@aol.com 2006-10-06 14:39:12 #43233

Re: Oh, my aching knees
I'm almost 62 years old and in very good aerobic condition, but as I prepared for my June hike, I walked steep hills, stadium ramps and steps (both up and...
Becky Ryder 2006-10-06 14:26:39 #43232

Oh, my aching knees
Hello all, Well our recent GC hike was enjoyable and successful. Our 50+ bodies performed admirably well and recovered almost immediately. The only...
rosemarybeck@aol.com 2006-10-06 14:07:04 #43231

Re: ? BCO Phone #
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "MaryPhyl" wrote: > > Do I call the main park phone number to get the Backcountry Office > and have to...
MaryPhyl 2006-10-06 14:03:45 #43230

Re: AZRA Trips
Bob, I think I understand the impact of the event because you remember exactly how many times you swan a rapid in 25+ years of rafting. Thank you for your...
Dick Matthews 2006-10-06 12:36:38 #43229

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