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[at-l] Hiking technique for ascents

Subject: [at-l] Hiking technique for ascents
From: shane@theplacewithnoname.com (Shane Steinkamp)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:43:51 -0600
In-Reply-To: <E53AC4A8334CD411891400508BD6A339A45746@carxchn01.quest.com>

> When hiking steep ascents, is it better to keep the boot
> flat on the ground or walk more on the balls of your
> foot?

Neither.  Turn your foot out and walk sideways.  Alternatively, do mini
switchbacks.

Shane

References:
- [at-l] Hiking technique for ascents
  - From: mark.lerch@quest.com (Mark Lerch)

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