Hiking Thread

[vollygirl]

I'm just now getting interested in hiking. Probably waited too late.

 

[BenGrimm]

I Have not been. Now it’s on the list

Just a heads up if you go in spring like we did. There is a pretty wide creek to ford. Maybe 20 feet. It was painfully cold LOL.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Just a heads up if you go in spring like we did. There is a pretty wide creek to ford. Maybe 20 feet. It was painfully cold LOL.

At my age I cannot really feel my feet anymore anyway so it should be ok.

 

[volwindy]

I'm just now getting interested in hiking. Probably waited too late.

No! There are some freakishly tough trails and then plenty of kiddy trails, just do what works for you. If you are concerned about knees, use hiking poles, they are amazing and I love them when going down steep hills.

 

[BenGrimm]

I'm just now getting interested in hiking. Probably waited too late.

Never too late to start hiking! Trails aren’t going anywhere.

 

[Rishvol]

I'm just now getting interested in hiking. Probably waited too late.

Never too late. Especially if you take the yungins

 

[Rishvol]

Never too late to start hiking! Trails aren’t going anywhere.

Liar. The AT has been moved like 3 times

 

[Orangeslice13]

I'm just now getting interested in hiking. Probably waited too late.

Nope. It’s never too late

 

[Orangeslice13]

No! There are some freakishly tough trails and then plenty of kiddy trails, just do what works for you. If you are concerned about knees, use hiking poles, they are amazing and I love them when going down steep hills.

Red and I added hiking poles about 2 years ago. I noticed it most on the days after on tougher hikes. My knees hurt terribly without them. With them it’s almost nonexistent

 

[vollygirl]

No! There are some freakishly tough trails and then plenty of kiddy trails, just do what works for you. If you are concerned about knees, use hiking poles, they are amazing and I love them when going down steep hills.

Never too late to start hiking! Trails aren’t going anywhere.

Never too late. Especially if you take the yungins

Y'all are awesome!!

For me, its a feeling lately that I just want to use muscles. I don't really know how to explain it. It sounds dumb.

 

[vollygirl]

Red and I added hiking poles about 2 years ago. I noticed it most on the days after on tougher hikes. My knees hurt terribly without them. With them it’s almost nonexistent

You're awesome too.

 

[Orangeslice13]

You're awesome too.

Check out signal point.
There are several different options there. Some tougher than others. Start at rainbow lake, it’s really pretty there

 

[Rishvol]

Y'all are awesome!!

For me, its a feeling lately that I just want to use muscles. I don't really know how to explain it. It sounds dumb.

Nothing dumb about it. Best part about hiking is finding trails in the most unlikely places. (Please don't leave the trail) also hiking poles are life savers

 

[vollygirl]

Start off with tennis shoes or what?

 

[volwindy]

Start off with tennis shoes or what?

Yes, not sandals like I see some wearing. If you really enjoy it, invest in hiking shoes. I use merrells and they are about $115 or so, but I go for the waterproof version which is more expensive.

 

[vollygirl]

Yes, not sandals like I see some wearing. If you really enjoy it, invest in hiking shoes. I use merrells and they are about $115 or so, but I go for the waterproof version which is more expensive.

We're going to Alaska in June, so shoes are already on my list. I just need encouragement to get them.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Yes, not sandals like I see some wearing. If you really enjoy it, invest in hiking shoes. I use merrells and they are about $115 or so, but I go for the waterproof version which is more expensive.

I really like the keens too

 

[Orangeslice13]

We're going to Alaska in June, so shoes are already on my list. I just need encouragement to get them.

Check out Liz and Martin shoes on 153 in Hixson across from Walmart.

 

[vollygirl]

Check out Liz and Martin shoes on 153 in Hixson across from Walmart.

They got Merrells? Sister in law got Merrells. If those are the best, that's what I have to get.

Shoes or boots?

 

[volwindy]

We're going to Alaska in June, so shoes are already on my list. I just need encouragement to get them.

Go try some on. You will have to go to REI, Cabela's, Columbia, etc type store. There are several good brands out there, I started out in Columbia, moved to Merrell. There are high and low versions - I prefer low as they are a similar fit to a tennis shoe.

Kevin and I started out in tennis shoes and gym wear, or tshirts and pants. Once we got serious about hiking we invested in shoes, poles, backpacks, and clothes. It can get expensive, but hiking specific gear is a huge difference in your experience.

 

[Orangeslice13]

They got Merrells? Sister in law got Merrells. If those are the best, that's what I have to get.

Shoes or boots?

its hit or miss there. I’ve gotten Merrells and keens there. I like boots but they have both.

 

[volwindy]

My shoe.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Go try some on. You will have to go to REI, Cabela's, Columbia, etc type store. There are several good brands out there, I started out in Columbia, moved to Merrell. There are high and low versions - I prefer low as they are a similar fit to a tennis shoe.

Kevin and I started out in tennis shoes and gym wear, or tshirts and pants. Once we got serious about hiking we invested in shoes, poles, backpacks, and clothes. It can get expensive, but hiking specific gear is a huge difference in your experience.

a small backpack with a water bladder will help tremendously.

 

[vollygirl]

I'm excited!! Still haven't figured out how to make time. Ha

 

[Rishvol]

They got Merrells? Sister in law got Merrells. If those are the best, that's what I have to get.

Shoes or boots?

I have both and to me it depends on the trail I'm going to hike. I do recommend going with shoes to start though. Just to see how your ankles will react to the trail.