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I think you're freaking because you're getting close to the start date. It's a tough day but their are tougher and everyone of them worth while. I am a couple of years older than you, roughly the same weight pack when I walked it last year and I did fine - it was hard but not scary. Keep your pack and enjoy the walk. You'll love it. Have water though. I found lack of drinkable water fountains on this first day or I just missed them. Nonetheless, on the safe side, have water with you. Enjoy and Buen Camino.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
I think you're freaking because you're getting close to the start date. It's a tough day but their are tougher and everyone of them worth while. I am a couple of years older than you, roughly the same weight pack when I walked it last year and I did fine - it was hard but not scary. Keep your pack and enjoy the walk. You'll love it. Have water though. I found lack of drinkable water fountains on this first day or I just missed them. Nonetheless, on the safe side, have water with you. Enjoy and Buen Camino.
Close? I am leaving tomorrow for Paris and will be in SJPP May 6. My pack is 5kg. You may be ok to carry 10kg but for 800 km? Over a number of days, day after day, that is my personal concern and why my pack weight was dropped to a very bare minimum.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Close? I am leaving tomorrow for Paris and will be in SJPP May 6. My pack is 5kg. You may be ok to carry 10kg but for 800 km? Over a number of days, day after day, that is my personal concern and why my pack weight was dropped to a very bare minimum.
There is always the other route out of SJPP, to Valcarlos. I am going that way as I anticipate it to be very quiet. Including distance adjustment for elevation, the Valcarlos Route of 4 km shorter than the Napoleon Route, based on Brierley. It is also a much easier climb. It can be done in two hikes of 12 km each, the first to Valcarlos and then the last 12 km to Roncesvalles, which includes the steepest climb in the last 4 km or so.
But this can also be discussed with the Volunteers in the Pilgrims' Office in SJPP. They are there, have the weather reports and are all seasoned Pilgrims / pelerin / peregrinos.
Something to consider.
Hi,Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
You sound really fit and in great shape for this. You'll have no problems at all doing it in one day. Honestly some things I read make me wonder. The dramatization etc puts the fear of God in people. Myself included before I did it. My only advice is listen to your own head and body throughout the Camino and you will be absolutely flying it. If you could get your backpack down to 8/9kg would really benefit you so much.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Cheers,
I would definitely say your pack is too heavy. However, after the first couple of days you will know and it will be physical knowledge...as in: my body hurts! But maybe not! Mine definitely did. I would highly advise a stop in Orisson. Why brutalize yourself on the first day? It is beautiful there, a rather unique place and a great communal dinner that felt to me like a great second send off after Beilari in Saint Jean. You are carrying food? Normally, there is no need. You can get snacks all along the way....even up on the mountain I bought a great chunk of sheep´s cheese from a guy who made it and gnawed at that for a couple of days for a snack. Carrying supplies doesn´t seem necessary. Neither is it important to carry water supplies beyond maybe a liter or so. In almost all cases, easy fill ups are constantly available.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
JulieandPeter make a good point about the downhill. I found this portion to be the most difficult. I plan to take the longer route by road at Collado de Lepoeder this summer...Buen Camino!Given your training, I think you should be fine. You may need your pack - the weather could change, you might need to eat something, maybe you’ll get a blister.... at the very least carry a small pack with everything you might need during the day (or just carry your pack).
It is a slow, steady, gorgeous climb for approximately two thirds of the way, then a fairly steep descent the last third of the way (also beautiful). I was not prepared for the downhill; it really hurt my toes. I would recommend doing some hill work with your pack on (you could do this on s treadmill if you don’t live near hills).
Definitely stop for lunch at Orrison and carry a snack for later.
Hope that helps! Buen Camino!
Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
You have received some good advice and some I disagree with, so I will throw my nickel’s worth into the mix. I am 73, 6 feet, medium build. Don’t smoke. I crossed from Orisson yesterday, crappy weather. My pack weighs 30 pounds. I don’t train. I made it from Orisson to Roncesvalles just over 4 hours. Two years ago I did the Valcarlos route and highly recommend it. On my two previous Caminos I met far too many people who pushed too hard the first couple of days. If you cannot book Orisson, I recommend you seriously consider Valcarlos.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Hi JJin,Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Hi JJ
I walked from SJPdP to Burguete on the first day and didn't find the climb at all difficult, but I love hiking up steep hills. I was not at all in shape at the time either.
The climb will definitely tax your lungs and legs, but it's the descent that's really brutal. It was not the toughest day, but I had perfect weather so had fantastic views as a distraction.
as a "senior citizen".
When you get to the road down to Roncesvalles, (it's the only road on the Spanish side, so you can't miss it) turn right and follow the road, not straight on down the (steep and muddy) forest path. This descent is a breeze.The climb will definitely tax your lungs and legs, but it's the descent that's really brutal.
I always have a flask of tea. (Yes, I really am that British!)
Absolutely!Thanks for the info...
You raise a good point. I'm starting my walk on May 22. If the weather is not good... are the views worth delaying the start of my trip???
I did a final cull to my pack this morning and dropped 1.5 kg. My body is already thanking me. Leaving in about 5..4..3..2..........Thanks for the advice. I didn't realize there were 2 ways...
YES... 10kg is more than I wantedto carry, but I have made the decision to do a daily blog and I will be carrying an iPad/camera/charger to make it happen. Altogether, the decision to blog cost me an extra ~2.5kg in weight. BUT, I know if I didn't blog on the trip, I would be kicking myself in the a$$ for not doing it ... I just know it.
I'm still cutting out labels from my clothes to reduce weightplus other things. I'm hoping to get under 9kg... keep my weight in single digits.
Cheers,
I did a final cull to my pack this morning and dropped 1.5 kg. My body is already thanking me. Leaving in about 5..4..3..2..........
Thanks for the info...
You raise a good point. I'm starting my walk on May 22. If the weather is not good... are the views worth delaying the start of my trip???
The best advice we got from friends who walked before us was to spend our first night in Orisson. We walked with our packs. We had done lots of training in preparation & it was still tough. Not only the uphill to Orisson but the next day (if you do split it) on the downhill.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Thinking of you and everyone starting out now. Enjoy. And please give live feedbackI did a final cull to my pack this morning and dropped 1.5 kg. My body is already thanking me. Leaving in about 5..4..3..2..........
It's challenging but certainly doable. Many who likely have not trained as hard as you have made it to Roncesvalles in one day. As long as you take breaks and don't treat it as a competition, I don't think you risk burning yourself out on day one. I've done tougher hikes than SJPdP to Roncesvalles. I'm not even sure it's the toughest day on the CF, although coming on day one is daunting. The hike up to O'Cebreiro is another quad buster. If you need a shorter second day after Roncesvalles, stop in Zubiri. It's a nice little village. I'm thinking I'll stop there on my second day when I walk next year. In 2015 we pushed all the way to Larrasoana. Those long days caught up with me a few days later and I had to take a short stop in Viana and check in to a hotel to soak in a tub. That worked by the way. I was good as gold the next day.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
I am 72 years old and I just completed the section from SJPP to Roncevaux but in two days. I took the Valcarlos Route snd stayed at a Casa Rural in Valcarlos. And yes I had my extra gear transported by CaminoFacil. Like you, I did not want to take a chance on wrecking my body. I lucked out with excellent weather so the trail was very easy (no mud). I never even used my second pole. Buen camino!Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Definitely stop for lunch at Orrison
Most pilgrims walk all the way to Roncesvalles the first day. I'm sure you will have no problem doing it as well.[/QUO
Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
My advise would be to listen to your body, TRUST that you will be guided along the way. Let yourself takes risks and step into the unknown without a clue as to what it will hold for you. It doesn't matter how many pilgrims walk straight through to Roncesvalles or how many choose to carry their pack. The ONLY thing that matters is what you think will be best for YOU. If you are concerned that your pack may be a hindrance the first day or two, then at least investigate your options. What does your heart say? Try not to second guess YOUR choices. I found that the more aware and open I was to the environment around me, the more I was able to go with ease. The times I didn't listen to myself and got swept up in what others said I needed to do simply because it was what they thought was the 'right' way to do it, the harder my journey was. The most profound lesson I took away from my 7 week, 900 kms Camino was to honour my own path in life. That being said, I truly believe each of us is confronted with the exact issue/challenge that we need in order to develop.
I learned to become very comfortable in my own skin walking to the beat of my own drum and most importantly knowing how to trust myself. Tremendous freedom. May you find yours along YOUR Camino!
p.s.: Just my experience, but there are harder days ahead!
To answer your questions:Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Definitely stop for a snack at Orisson. Also definitely reserve your bed at Roncesvalles in advance.@JJinWI , greetings
Your regime looks good.
As others have said your pack at 10 kg seems over the top. I see part of the explanation is taking a laptop for about 2.5 kg so you can blog en route. I agree a normal sized phone is difficult for any writing (you lose half the screen to the "keyboard"). While it is late in the day do consider a tablet that has 1) a SIM card and 2) a keyboard and cover. I write this on my 10" Samsung Tab s3 with such an arranagement. So you can ditch the smart phone. But there is still more work to be done ...
While stopping at Orisson seem attractive consider the maths. I left Saint-Jean the first Tuesday of May 2016. My estimate was about 299 others left that day as well. Orisson can accomodate 16 (or is it 20, and a similar number at Hunto). The albergue at Roncevalles can accomodate around 200 plus. Some walked on to Zubiri. And the same scenario most probably occurred the next day.
Orisson is about 8 km from Saint Jean. In the normal course under 2 hours. And not enough time to do the remaining 16 km and have a reasonable chance for a bed at Roncesvalles albergue.
Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)
Tough yes but the low route is tough as well. Why not walk up to Orisson,have lunch and taxiback to SJPP ( cheap ) then taxi back next morning to give yourself all day to Roncesvalles.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
T
YES... 10kg is more than I wantedto carry, but I have made the decision to do a daily blog and I will be carrying an iPad/camera/charger to make it happen. Altogether, the decision to blog cost me an extra ~2.5kg in weight. BUT, I know if I didn't blog on the trip, I would be kicking myself in the a$$ for not doing it ...
Hi there,Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,[/QUO
I was 73 last Sept. when I walked the camino. I was 5' 10" and was probably 25 lbs over weight. I was never an athlete. SJPDP was not that tough. Take your time. I did it all in one day. So can you. Enjoy the views. Buen camino.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
You can do the whole thing in one day. Sounds like you're well prepared and in good shape. There are a few steep sections, but there are also some rolling or even a few flat parts. The first 12 miles is in pavement or the grassy verge. The last 3 miles or so are partly a steep rocky downhill or a pleasant stroll through the forest. I did it last September and I'm not a spring chickenLooking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!
Cheers,
I hope it is cloudy for you because its really incredible walking and hearing the bells and not being able to see where they are until you are very close. Very surreal and quite a treat.
You can do the whole thing in one day. Sounds like you're well prepared and in good shape. There are a few steep sections, but there are also some rolling or even a few flat parts. The first 12 miles is in pavement or the grassy verge. The last 3 miles or so are partly a steep rocky downhill or a pleasant stroll through the forest. I did it last September and I'm not a spring chicken
Hi we're same height and weight just7years older but who's counting walked last April / June. 10kg seems like you've got the kitchen sink I carried 5kg that was enough.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
I took the road down, if you're concerned at all, I think it is the easier option than the steeper trail.This is reassuring!!!!!
A couple of weeks ago I was pretty cocky about doing this... now, I'm leaving in 2 weeks and kind of freaking out
Cheers,
Mate no point in freaking out the camino is the camino it'll be fine trust me! Paso a paso!This is reassuring!!!!!
A couple of weeks ago I was pretty cocky about doing this... now, I'm leaving in 2 weeks and kind of freaking out
Cheers,
I started as an old person finished as a young dude! Can't wait to be a young one again Portugues from Porto in September yeah!During my planning for walking CF I heard the wise saying “Start like an old person, finish like young person... start like a young person, finish like an old person”. So, I decided there was no reason to go up and over the Pyrenees in one day. The advice was excellent and I don’t regret the decision to book Orisson in advance. I will follow the same advice next year when I return with my girlfriend.
Its quite tough.... i got a blister as i went too fast too quick and got lost by going 10k too far after missing a sign at the cross before you start rambling over the grass part of the walk!!Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
Cheers,
Agree -an iPhone or equivalent Android can be your camera, blog platform, web browser for info, and a phone. Less is more.I'd suggest dumping the ipad, I took a Surface Pro in September last year because I wanted to do work emails at night. It was a waste of time, I was too tired at night to do any work and it weighed me down during the day. I'd suggest your average day will be getting up early, walking 20km, checking in, washing, relaxing, eating, chatting and sleeping. Enjoy the moment and the experience with your fellow pilgrims, write a diary if you must.
Your pack is much too heavy. I did it just fine with 13 lb pack. I was 73 at the time and have walked 3 other Caminos since with11 pound pack.Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one.
So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino:
I'm thinking about sending my backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. My thinking is I would hate to get burned out, injured on the very first day.
- Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day?
- How tough is it?
- Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If yes, how did that work?)
- Would you recommend sending your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles?
Here is my situation:
Sooooo... Should I taxi my pack to Roncesvalles? Or am I just freaking out because I'm getting close to my start date??
- I'm 5'9" (175cm), 165 pounds (75kg) and 61 years (39 metric years
... I wish) - My pack weight (complete with water/food is 22 pounds (10kg)
- I have have been doing training hikes 2x3 times a week for the past month will a fully loaded backpack.
- I can do 15 miles (25km)
- I start walking on May 22.
Thanks for your help!!!
yoCheers,
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