Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
I m 68 and have done the r2r 4 out of the last 6 years. 1. There is no substitute for a training program 2. Use the mules 3. Don't try it unless you...
sskalskii@comcast.net 2010-07-29 06:51:54 #61958

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
There is a training program called Couch to 5k that helps people gradually build endurance. That could help them get in shape. There is a video series by...
lyn_schnug 2010-07-29 06:50:27 #61957

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Ferris" wrote: > > Hi Brian, > > It seems pretty clear that inviting your uncle and his wife to join you...
Will_2_Win 2010-07-29 02:01:25 #61956

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Hi Brian, It seems pretty clear that inviting your uncle and his wife to join you on the November backpack could be a disaster waiting to happen. Your...
Bill Ferris 2010-07-28 16:14:01 #61955

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Original Message: ----------------- From: DougN >The chance of success is probably still less-than 2%. I'm with Doug on this one. Here's a way to find...
maweber@ix.netcom.com 2010-07-28 14:06:05 #61954

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
I have lots of experience with older hikers, here are my opinions: - Read up on lightweight/minimalist techniques to get the pack weight down. Only what they...
Will_2_Win 2010-07-28 13:53:15 #61953

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
Any consideration beyond the entertainment factor is pure reckless behavior. Sorry to be so blunt. Phil --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com,...
PhilG 2010-07-28 13:35:03 #61952

Re: Advice for 70 year old first timer...
ULTRALIGHT!!
Sir Rapsalot 2010-07-28 13:30:20 #61951

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