I’m actually saving up for some climbing gear, I’m in the middle of the alps! I think I’ll be starting with via ferratas, there’s dozens near me. Any tips?
I haven’t done any climbing that requires ropes/helmets yet, so far I’ve been sticking to trails. I moved to a mountainous area 2 years ago.
Going uphill is the easier part, it just requires cardio. Going downhill hurt my knees when I first started, but that pain went away over time. Downhill always seems to be harder for people once they get past the cardio requirement for going up.
Investing in a good pair of adjustable trekking poles makes going downhill a lot easier on your joints. Cork handles are expensive, but worth it if you use them a lot. Shortening them for uphill and lengthening them for downhill also helps.
Another great investment is a high quality ultralight chair! I have a Helinox ground chair which is shockingly comfortable and only weighs 17 ounces/482 grams. Being able to relax and enjoy the view before descending adds a lot to the experience.
I’m actually saving up for some climbing gear, I’m in the middle of the alps! I think I’ll be starting with via ferratas, there’s dozens near me. Any tips?
I haven’t done any climbing that requires ropes/helmets yet, so far I’ve been sticking to trails. I moved to a mountainous area 2 years ago.
Going uphill is the easier part, it just requires cardio. Going downhill hurt my knees when I first started, but that pain went away over time. Downhill always seems to be harder for people once they get past the cardio requirement for going up.
Investing in a good pair of adjustable trekking poles makes going downhill a lot easier on your joints. Cork handles are expensive, but worth it if you use them a lot. Shortening them for uphill and lengthening them for downhill also helps.
Another great investment is a high quality ultralight chair! I have a Helinox ground chair which is shockingly comfortable and only weighs 17 ounces/482 grams. Being able to relax and enjoy the view before descending adds a lot to the experience.