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[QUOTE="lynnejohn, post: 188356, member: 578"] Our dear friends that we met on the first day of our first camino gave us some of these recommendations, and saved us from ourselves. I have used them since. I think the downhill zigzagging is especially useful for those with dodgy knees like mine: [SIZE=4][B]Uphill Hiking Tips[/B][/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*][B]Take small steps going uphill[/B] Purposely taking shorter steps than usual will reduce the effort per step to push your body and pack weight upwards and will make the ascent easier. [*][B]Look several footsteps ahead[/B] Especially when ascending, look several footsteps ahead to choose the best route i.e. you won’t to avoid large steps up onto big rocks / boulders and choose smaller steps up and around them. This cuts down on the number of lunge-up type steps (and over stretches) and the big one-off energy expenditures that can quickly cause tiredness. [*][B]Zigzag up steep ascents[/B] Taking a zigzag route up reduces the gradient you are hiking and makes it easier. However it has a downside of adding distance, so best kept for steep ascents as required. [*][B]Use Trekking Pole uphill technique[/B] There are several uphill pole techniques that work fantastically and are easy. If you have poles we describe this in the [URL='http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/using-trekking-poles.html#uphill-using-trekking-poles']Uphill section of Techniques for Using Trekking Poles[/URL]. [*][B]Use your hands[/B] Get your hands dirty by using surrounding rocks and boulders to help you stay balanced and secure on steep ascents. [*][B]Take energy snacks and water more frequently[/B] Your body will burn more energy than on any other part of the hike. So supply fuel shortly before reaching the uphill section; such as energy bars, fruit, dried fruit, nuts, etc. Keep some of these handy to snack on during the climb too. Keep hydrated with regular sips of water to replace water lost through perspiration. [/LIST] [SIZE=4][B]Downhill Hiking Tips[/B][/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*][B]Kick your heels in[/B] When going downhill, slow down by leaning back a little and putting your weight down through your heel on each step.Be particularly careful on very steep descents especially in the wet (eg on grass or boulders) and on loose stones. A useful technique is to stand side on and lower your self down one step at a time. It all depends on the type of terrain you are descending, the main thing is to not rush. [*][B]Use zigzag routes to slow the pace down[/B] [*][B]Use trekking poles to reduce pressure, wear and tiredness of your knees and legs[/B] Poles also benefit by reducing the tiredness and pressure on your whole body as you progress downhill. [*][B]Use Trekking Pole downhill technique[/B] Poles will give you extra control of your speed and balance. If you have poles we describe this in the [URL='http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/using-trekking-poles.html#downhill-using-trekking-poles']Downhill section of Techniques for Using Trekking Poles[/URL]. [I](Hiking Tips for Mountain Walking you won't have Heard Before)[/I] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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