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  • #386306
    Mehmet
    Participant

    Looking to find some one or a group that’s going up San Bernardino or San Gorgonio on June 17th. I haven’t been able get a permit for these hikes. These are the last two I have left to finish the challenge.
    Thank you in advance.

    #386403
    Philip Y
    Participant

    I have permits for both but they are from alternate trails. San Bernardino on Jun 24th and San Gorgonio on Jul 9th. Both are early starts. One is at 0500 and the other is 0300. Both are longer and harder than the original hikes and require some coordination. Both enter at the Momyer Creek Trailhead. One exits in Angelus Oaks and the other exits Vivian Creek.

    #386516
    Jeff Hester
    Keymaster

    Way to crank up the volume on the challenge, Philip!

    #386594
    beatriz
    Participant

    AMAZING!!!
    Question? Do your knees ever ache on the downhills? I feel like my body and mind can go uphill for miles & miles, however, the descend after 3 miles kills my knees, i push through and after the drive home my knees are back to normal. Any suggestions? I am only in my 30’s :<

    Thanks!
    B

    #386633
    Jeff Hester
    Keymaster

    Maybe Philip will chime in with his advice, but until then, here’s mine:

    I use Advil after a hike, lots of water and I elevate my legs when I get home. I literally shimmy my butt up to the base of the wall and put my legs straight up for 10-15 minutes.

    I also use trekking poles on the downhill to ease some of the impact, but that only works if you’re using them correctly. See my videos for trekking pole tips.

    #387027
    Philip Y
    Participant

    Beatriz, I hiked Saturday with a young lady (26yrs) that wore knee braces as a preventive measure. She has no issues at all, so you may want to try that. All, as Jeff mentioned, trekking poles on the down hill are knee savers!

    After an extremely hard hike, where I feel it in my muscles and joints, I like to sit in an ice bath for 10 to 15 minutes (no longer though). Pro athletes do this all the time. Reduces the inflammation and pain.

    #387042
    beatriz
    Participant

    Thank you both; Philip & Jeff. My hiking buddy & I both found the trekking pole tutorials very helpful. Sit in ice bath?? Brrr but I have heard this from several peeps, I just may give this one a try. Next peak is San Bernardino, I will make sure to take some Motrin with me.

    Thanks again gentlemen!
    B

    #388172
    R W
    Participant

    Beatriz, I second the flexible knee brace idea. Also kinesiology tape (“K tape”), 2 pieces about 4″ long wrapped to form an oval on either side of kneecap work too and aren’t as “heavy” or hot. I’ve k taped knees and used compression shin guards on all my over 10 mi hikes and have had happy legs!

    #388175
    R W
    Participant

    Also Philip, still have room for Gorgonio this Sunday? What time is that permit? Can you message me to ensure I’ll be a good fit for your group and know how much water and all to bring, as I know this is a long, tough hike? Thx!

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