After checking out Bertha Lake earlier, it was a relief to be heading back home, and back to a relaxing hotel room. But first I needed to trek back and it was going to take about 2.5 hours. People seem to think that the downward part of the hike is easier than the ascent. If you have twenty year old knees than maybe, but this cowboy is a smidgen past twenty and I’d say that I prefer the upward to the downward parts actually! How about you? Which do you prefer? Thanks for stopping by.
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The problem with climbing up is that you need to be extremely fit and an experienced Hiker, and if you're not, you'll gas out pretty easy. I'm in my early 30, and mostly I prefer going down, and you're right, probably that's because I have the knees for it .
Going down for 30 minutes or so is not too hard, it is when that 30 turns into 2 or more hours and the knees start to feel like jello lol.
Yeah, exactly, the more time taken, makes it more strenuous
I prefer going uphill too, mostly because on the way up you still have the excitement of reaching the top. On a long walk back down, your legs are tired and your mind is already back in that hotel room.
lol, yes thats pretty much it!
In my opinion, both going down and going up have their good and bad sides, but when you start, move along the path, and go up, you have a really good feeling and energy.
Both directions have their ups and downs so to speak :)
As we get older, descending from mountains or elevated places becomes more challenging because we have to be extra careful with our knees and maintain control of our movements. If we lose our balance or our knees give way, we could easily slip or fall. Going downhill can sometimes be more difficult than climbing up!
Yes, makes a good case to be a regular participant at a local gymn, in order to keep them aging muscles alive.
I love that second and third shot! Gorgeous! Downhill is always the hard part, unless you are young and have great joints still the decent is more painful in my opinion. Glad you had a great hike and captured some great images!
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Newbies always think the descent is easier, but anybody with some experience knows otherwise.
Going uphill or downhill is actually much the same, provided you enjoy the experience and don’t rush. Personally, I prefer going downhill—it’s less physically demanding, though it does require extra caution.
During shorter hikes, going down can be a breeze. It's when you have these multiple hour descents is when it really takes it to the knees.
Two and a half hours back from Bertha Lake, and you're right — downhill is harder on the knees than uphill. This cowboy is a smidgen past twenty too, ha. Beautiful shots.
I gotta start hitting the gymn on a regular basis.
My guy are Orangetheory Fitness studios. Don't know where my health and fitness would be without working out under the orange lights. Not a gym rat per say but OTF studios is my comfort zone.
How many days a week do you get out?
Nowadays a minimum four days a week/weekend but I do average 5 out of 7 days at Orangetheory Fitness, one day for an activity walk usually Sundays (this is where we take some good photos) and a rest day (during the week). We also participate in running events from September through May. We actually have a 5K coming up this Saturday @daveks
No joking around for you. I gotta start something similar to what you are doing.
Transparency is in order. I’m going on thirteen years as a member with a consistent record of attendance. Before COVID I was doing double sessions, 90 minute sessions, etc. I’m still maintaining a solid average of getting my workouts in. Some call it a cult lol.
I would think older knees would put a hurting on them going downhill. OUCHY! Gorgeous scenery.
I think with a little more diligent leg workouts I'll be good.
I'm sure you will! Leg strength is a must for hiking.
It certainly does help..
Those are some great views!
The black and white contrast shot of the mountain and clouds is fantastic!
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Thanks, it was some great views.
Thank you.
Is there a stinging nettle plant there that feels like being bitten
Hmmm not sure about that.
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Thanks.
Downhill always felt easier to me, the climb is where my legs give up first. But those knees after 2.5 hours down from Bertha Lake, I get it.
I need to start working out the legs a little harder at the gymn.
Same here, my legs gave up first on the climb too. The gym sounds like a good plan.
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That is such an honest and relatable perspective on hiking. While going down looks deceivingly simple, anyone who has spent time on the trails knows how much it tests your knees.
Indeed.
I agree! While going downhill might seem easy, it can put significant strain on the knees after a long walk. I feel that going uphill requires more physical effort, whereas going downhill demands greater caution and balance.
Indeed.
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