Red and I added hiking poles about 2 years ago. I noticed it most on the days after on tougher hikes. My knees hurt terribly without them. With them it’s almost nonexistentNo! There are some freakishly tough trails and then plenty of kiddy trails, just do what works for you. If you are concerned about knees, use hiking poles, they are amazing and I love them when going down steep hills.
No! There are some freakishly tough trails and then plenty of kiddy trails, just do what works for you. If you are concerned about knees, use hiking poles, they are amazing and I love them when going down steep hills.
Never too late to start hiking! Trails aren’t going anywhere.
Y'all are awesome!!Never too late. Especially if you take the yungins
Go try some on. You will have to go to REI, Cabela's, Columbia, etc type store. There are several good brands out there, I started out in Columbia, moved to Merrell. There are high and low versions - I prefer low as they are a similar fit to a tennis shoe.We're going to Alaska in June, so shoes are already on my list. I just need encouragement to get them.
a small backpack with a water bladder will help tremendously.Go try some on. You will have to go to REI, Cabela's, Columbia, etc type store. There are several good brands out there, I started out in Columbia, moved to Merrell. There are high and low versions - I prefer low as they are a similar fit to a tennis shoe.
Kevin and I started out in tennis shoes and gym wear, or tshirts and pants. Once we got serious about hiking we invested in shoes, poles, backpacks, and clothes. It can get expensive, but hiking specific gear is a huge difference in your experience.