Yes, it was once again time to hike Iron Mountain. This is my first hike in the series of warm-up hikes for Mt. Whitney. For the first time recently I used a hiking stick - a ski pole. This seemed to help on the steep parts of the trail where big steps were necessary, but it also got in the way on the flat parts. I won't know if it help my knees until I wake up tomorrow. Next time I might try wearing some knee braces I bought a long time ago - if they still fit. I'm hoping these warm-up hikes help strengthen my muscles and not damage my knees, making the Mt. Whitney trek impossible. Time will see.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
First Hike of 2006
Yes, it was once again time to hike Iron Mountain. This is my first hike in the series of warm-up hikes for Mt. Whitney. For the first time recently I used a hiking stick - a ski pole. This seemed to help on the steep parts of the trail where big steps were necessary, but it also got in the way on the flat parts. I won't know if it help my knees until I wake up tomorrow. Next time I might try wearing some knee braces I bought a long time ago - if they still fit. I'm hoping these warm-up hikes help strengthen my muscles and not damage my knees, making the Mt. Whitney trek impossible. Time will see.
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Nice pic. Man do I miss Iron Mtn. Will need to get back ther ewhen I am in town again.
Good, no one wanted to hike with me - it is boring hiking alone.
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