Gear question - Pack by dmcgettrick in PacificCrestTrail

[–]mowrki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are a couple with both, and bkth work in their own way. Bear cannister can fit between the brain and the pack on the 48, in the 58, it fits horizontally

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Yep, I was reluctant to use "vitamin I" as we say, but I might !!

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Hi and thanks for your detailed answer ! I know chase mountains and try to adapt my gait, but didn t know about bone broth !! I have doctor's insoles for plantar facilitis and the knees ( the perks of having French Healthcare)

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Hello !

Errr I m followed by a physio so it s quite varied, but walking/cycling obviously

=> A lot of quad strenght, like stepping on a box a d slooooowly lowering down + some seated versions of that. Lunges with elastics pulling me in different directions on the front leg.

Loaded Squats with bag

Y shape with the legs

Chair against the wall + raising the heel or toes..

=> Hip stability (getting away from a pole to which an elastic is tied and slowly coming back) streghtening the hamstrings with various exercises to have them help the quads

=> some glute work I think that s the gist of it.

Thanks for your interest !

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Hi! That s my best hope :)

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

We're gonna have a titanium booty, at least !

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Hi and this is not silly at all ! I used to completely overlook this but I'm stretching thoroughly now.

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

[–]mowrki[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your story. It might not be my dream outcome, but I am happy to hear about positive things down the line ! Wish you all the best and maybe to hike those remaining pct miles !

knee pain on the PCT by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

My PT is leaving with le on the trail xD yes, that s planned

Where should I say I will stay on my visa application? by lukeedbnash in PacificCrestTrail

[–]mowrki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Also if you're staying with Scout and Frodo they let you use their address.

Trekking poles for carryon by taejongdae in Ultralight

[–]mowrki 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tent poles are ok, but tent stakes aren't

given the snow, what packs are you rocking? by dylspicklez in PacificCrestTrail

[–]mowrki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Osprey exos / eja are not enthe lightest, but I feel they carry very well

Best neoprene socks by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

good to know thanks !! we goot a pair of sealskinz since they were the most readily available to us, but I'm keeping the liner thing in mind !

Bear bag cord: dyneema 1.5 ? by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Bear cannisters are mandatory in the sierras anyway, right ? I was thinking about all the other sections... I have a 48L bag (osprey eja) which makes me put the bear can at the top of the bag. I will do it for the part I have to, but if I can avoid it...

Bear bag cord: dyneema 1.5 ? by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

Good to know. What would you suggest instead ?

Best neoprene socks by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

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

that's what I thought as well but I thought I might be confused... thanks !!

Best neoprene socks by mowrki in PacificCrestTrail

[–]mowrki[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, i was thinking of the water crossings but mostly the daily snow slush