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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1090769" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I'm coming on to 60. Fused neck that needs another, scoliosis, replaced knee etc. Finally at a point in life where I have the time and resources to max out what I've got left.</p><p></p><p>I started with a Physical Therapist last year, about 3 months including a couple of set backs to get to a baseline enough to work from.</p><p> </p><p>Another 3-4 months of personal trainer time, same guy different hat, he just got interested in the challenge.</p><p></p><p>Added another trainer about 3-4 months ago for 2 solid days of work.</p><p></p><p>Just shy of a year later I'm significantly better than I was. I couldn't have done it without them. That outside reference point with knowledge, and skill set has meant everything to me. I'd have hurt myself again, and drifted away from the plan.</p><p></p><p>Timber338 is correct if you want pack, train with a pack. I started with just a bigger hydration bladder, and adding weight.</p><p></p><p>I got a Mt. Goat essentially on one leg. A guide that picked an easier mountain for me, he and a friend of mine packed all my stuff. At that time I right knee was completely blown out, and the deal was if I would hobble my butt to the alpine, they would hand me a rifle.</p><p></p><p>A hiking stick is a must. I like the ones with pins for adjustment.</p><p></p><p>I have no idea about the challenges of CMT, but there are good professionals out there that are really an asset. </p><p></p><p>Not all hunts a created equal, the energy to search out one that matches your abilities will pay off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1090769, member: 30671"] I'm coming on to 60. Fused neck that needs another, scoliosis, replaced knee etc. Finally at a point in life where I have the time and resources to max out what I've got left. I started with a Physical Therapist last year, about 3 months including a couple of set backs to get to a baseline enough to work from. Another 3-4 months of personal trainer time, same guy different hat, he just got interested in the challenge. Added another trainer about 3-4 months ago for 2 solid days of work. Just shy of a year later I'm significantly better than I was. I couldn't have done it without them. That outside reference point with knowledge, and skill set has meant everything to me. I'd have hurt myself again, and drifted away from the plan. Timber338 is correct if you want pack, train with a pack. I started with just a bigger hydration bladder, and adding weight. I got a Mt. Goat essentially on one leg. A guide that picked an easier mountain for me, he and a friend of mine packed all my stuff. At that time I right knee was completely blown out, and the deal was if I would hobble my butt to the alpine, they would hand me a rifle. A hiking stick is a must. I like the ones with pins for adjustment. I have no idea about the challenges of CMT, but there are good professionals out there that are really an asset. Not all hunts a created equal, the energy to search out one that matches your abilities will pay off. [/QUOTE]
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