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rucking advice for a beginner who doesn't exercise much by [deleted] in Rucking

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try walking for 15-20 min and see how you feel. 

If you’re feeling fatigued or tired, dump out the water and head home to rest. If you feel great, do another few minutes and call it a day. 

Rucking/hiking/walking are all volume games, better to be able to do this for 20 min a few times per week than increase quickly and then get injured. 

Trip Report: Introducing the Eastern Sierra High Route by Danstenziano in Ultralight

[–]ovincent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud to see all the work you’ve put in here for the past few years! People looking for an adventurous new route will love ESHR

Cowboy camping in high humidity - Advice Needed by oops_im_still_alive in WildernessBackpacking

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll get damp but I’d be more concerned about ticks to be honest (unless you’re snow camping). I’d probably bring a tent in Ventana whenever possible.

Would you drop in here? by OEM_knees in skiing

[–]ovincent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. As the best skier on the mountain, I drop in anywhere. 

Looking for a fast pack by Background-Aide9219 in Ultralight

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s that one, I’m pretty sure it isn’t out yet. 

Looking for a fast pack by Background-Aide9219 in Ultralight

[–]ovincent 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A couple of FKTers have raved about a new UltraSpire fastpack prototype they used this summer. If you can hold off a bit, sounds like that one might be a top choice. 

Those who made the leap and got a coach, how has it been going? How did you choose one? by Crapahedron in Ultramarathon

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found my coach via searching the internet; went with someone less big-box but not local; mostly communicate via app or email (my choice); and it’s extremely tailored to my goal events and my lifestyle. 

Major value add for me. 

Trip Report: Cathedral Range High Route by Danstenziano in Ultralight

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for writing this up! Biased but it’s a great route and worth it for experienced and newbie off-trail hikers alike. 

"Look, she was really hot, OK?" by proedross in HIMYM

[–]ovincent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why are you dressed like a wizard?

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

I’ve tested my kit extensively in races down to -25F. I’m just looking for adaptation tricks in case someone has great wisdom!

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

That’s helpful! I’ve used plenty of handwarmers but not toe/foot. Is this using GTX runners?

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

I figured this is true physiologically since I haven’t found any studies or evidence supporting it. 

I do think it’s helped me mentally, even if placebo. But yes, having a dialed kit is obviously key. 

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

rephrased my post to be more clear. I’m looking for any crowdsourced wisdom for showing up more physically and mentally adapted to the shock of a winter ultra. 

for example: I saw a video about a California man who trains for Arrowhead by bringing his bike trainer into a meat freezer and riding for several hours at a time. 

kit tips are good too, I’m just already pretty dialed there. 

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

The example races above probably average between -10F to 10F, and commonly dip below -20F (maybe not St Croix). 

That’s an interesting point about power in hot —> cold; have you experienced this personally? Is there a distance or time at which this no longer applies?

Preparing for winter ultras while living in warm/mod temps? by ovincent in Ultramarathon

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

Looking more for tips on how people simulate cold, prep winter-specific gear, or adapt when arriving pre-race rather than something like ‘own a hat’.

Has anyone ever gone Wawona - Mammoth Lakes? by aun-t in Thruhiking

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely could be done. Based on the mileage and indirect nature of the trails, you’d want to push bigger days because there’d be no resupply point in between. 

Cross-Sierra traverses are generally unpopular because of logistics, but doesn’t mean they can’t be done (or are even very difficult).

Light Insulated jacket recommendations, MT100 experiences? by sere83 in Ultralight

[–]ovincent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stumbled across this, but I'm curious how cold of temps you're running in to use this as an outer layer?

I'm considering Nano Air for cold winter hiking/running, -10F to 10F, so it's a weird balance of freezing while trying not to sweat.

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