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Those of us who are already over the hill aren't likely to be first up or down the hill.There is no prize for getting first up the hill
Zig zag walking poles and you will be fine! buen Camino!Hello all!!!! I start my first solo Camino Frances journey on the 24the May. After reading many posts and looking at maps in one of the guidebooks, I've noticed and realised there is quite a few very steep sections, I'm kind of okay walking up steep inclines as long as i get my footing, but I have some balance issues and im quite concerned about the declines, especially where there is dry loose rock. How steep is steep and how easy is it to circumnavigate if needed? Would there be alternative routes not shown in the guide books?
Thank you in advance.
Good advice Silvester. I have met several pilgrims who have lost toenails because their footwear was too loose on downhill sections and their toes were ramming into the fronts of their shoes.In addition to my Pacer Poles and carefully zigzagging, I made sure to stop before a steep descent and tighten my laces to keep my ankle firmly in place and take the pressure off my toes - which avoided blisters.
A salesman showed me the best way of determining if you have enough space for your toes when wearing leather boots and you can't feel your toes. With a the boot loose, jam you foot as far up the boot as you can so your toes have no space. Then, if you can put a finger in the boot between your heel and the back of the boot you should be OK.2. Lot of space for your toes
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The absolute worst stage is the first day when you walk down thorough the forest into Roncevalles, If you manage that you will fix it all!
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