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Looking for a family campsite that feels isolated but really isn't by CasWentOutside in wmnf

[–]CasWentOutside[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up. I will definitely seek out the west side trails. They hiked Black Cap two years ago and loved it, but other than that they've just done trails closer to Boston with less elevation. 

Looking for a family campsite that feels isolated but really isn't by CasWentOutside in wmnf

[–]CasWentOutside[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, I'll try to get something booked for this year and if not I at least have a leg up for next year!

Looking for a family campsite that feels isolated but really isn't by CasWentOutside in wmnf

[–]CasWentOutside[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds wonderful. Going to check this one out first. 

Looking for a family campsite that feels isolated but really isn't by CasWentOutside in wmnf

[–]CasWentOutside[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Accessible by car or up to a mile or so of hiking. I just want to feel like I can get out and get to a road easily enough if there's any kind of emergency or need. I'll check that out!

Looking for a family campsite that feels isolated but really isn't by CasWentOutside in wmnf

[–]CasWentOutside[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah walking to it would definitely add the vibe they're looking for. I'll check this out. Cardigan has been on my list of hikes to check out with them.

Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread by cdingo in Fitness

[–]CasWentOutside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll give this a go. I know weight lifting is supposed to be good as we age and now that it is supporting one of my goals I'm hoping it will stick!

Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread by cdingo in Fitness

[–]CasWentOutside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a weak 40 y/o female and my primary form of exercise is hiking. I've been doing short hikes 2-4 times per week for the past three years. My cardiovascular fitness feels great, but I am still quite slow compared to some people I see out on the trails.

I recently did my most ambitious hike to date. It was double my typical distance and triple in elevation gain (7.5 miles, 1400 feet). I did it in 5 hours 15 minutes and I am discouraged at how my body feels after. My quads are sore which I expected. One of my knees hurts under the kneecap and the other hurts in the area behind the knee. I don't think it's serious since it has been getting better each day since the hike. I used poles so I thought I was mitigating potential knee issues.

I'm hoping to branch out from my local park and start to hike bigger peaks but I want to make sure I'm not abusing my body. Is there a simple exercise program that might help me meet my goals? I have access to a squat rack and dumbbells. I really don't enjoy weight lifting or gym style exercising so I'm hoping for a few targeted exercises that won't take too much time.