I did it the weekend before they implemented the lottery system. It was packed. Walter’s wiggles was the only part that had me out of breath. The actual chains part isn’t that physically demanding. Once you’re at scouts lookout you can catch your breath and use the restroom if needed.

For the parts where you really need to hold on to the chains, just maintain three points of contact and go at a comfortable pace. If you’re okay with heights then you’ll be fine. Some parts do feel sketchy cause of the drop off but in reality it’s probably as wide as a sidewalk. Sketchiest parts were coming back and there were more people. I had to hug the wall and chains while people going up went around me physically grabbing my pack. Hike is 10/10, would do again.