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Physical Training For Mountain Hunts & Backpacking
Getting in mountain shape with no mountains around?
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 2186754" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>Orange Dust mentioned downhill problems. The first time I backpacked into the Grand Canyon, I mashed my toes into the toe of my boots. My toenails turned black and fell off a few months later. I've learned to buy a size larger boot, and lace them tight when going downhill. I've never hunted anywhere where I did as much steep downhill as the Canyon. I find that a larger toe box keeps your toes warmer because they have a little more room to move. The rule of thumb is a pound on your feet is like 5 lbs. on your back. I use lightweight Merrel Goretex boots with gaiters for the snow and mud (if needed).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 2186754, member: 29323"] Orange Dust mentioned downhill problems. The first time I backpacked into the Grand Canyon, I mashed my toes into the toe of my boots. My toenails turned black and fell off a few months later. I've learned to buy a size larger boot, and lace them tight when going downhill. I've never hunted anywhere where I did as much steep downhill as the Canyon. I find that a larger toe box keeps your toes warmer because they have a little more room to move. The rule of thumb is a pound on your feet is like 5 lbs. on your back. I use lightweight Merrel Goretex boots with gaiters for the snow and mud (if needed). [/QUOTE]
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