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:
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> Hi Brian,
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> 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:
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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
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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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