Comments on: Mount Washington Climbing Trip Report – plus my hypotheses for not fatiguing quickly on a long hike http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/ Change Your Body, Change Your Life Tue, 22 May 2012 14:50:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-9799 John Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:24:10 +0000 http://johnsifferman.com/blog/?p=2007#comment-9799 That is an AWESOME story, Nicole - thanks for sharing. And congratulations on your first successful ascent up the East Coast's tallest summit! Now, you can climb anything on this side of the country :) That is an AWESOME story, Nicole – thanks for sharing. And congratulations on your first successful ascent up the East Coast’s tallest summit! Now, you can climb anything on this side of the country :)

]]> By: Nicole http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-9778 Nicole Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:40:24 +0000 http://johnsifferman.com/blog/?p=2007#comment-9778 Yesterday, my boyfriend decided he wanted to hike to the summit of Mt. Washington. We are not hikers by any means, nor in shape. I went out and bought boots, which was a bad idea, I knew, from the beginning. I had blisters within the first 15 minutes and was miserable. There was no chance of me making it much further with that pain. So, off they came. At the half-way point, I was a bit tired...and was hoping to head down, but my boyfriend convinced me otherwise. Up we went, the rest of the way. We took Tuckerman's Ravine Trail the whole way. Not knowing anything about the trail, the boulder field at the top was completing unexpected, and a bit hard on my feet between the wind gusts and all that quartz on the rocks. I was utterly exhausted. But all the comments from people really helped. Between the amazement at my bare feet, and the "you're almost there"s we made it to the top. Not quickly by any means, but for non-hikers, and barefooted, I think our 6 hours is reasonable. We weren't rushing, and took our breaks. I definitely agree with you that walking barefoot is completely different. I felt much more stable and grounded with no shoes. Much more sure of where I was walking on those big boulders. Also, the way the toes help with balance and grip, it was awesome, and I'm proud of myself! Yesterday, my boyfriend decided he wanted to hike to the summit of Mt. Washington.
We are not hikers by any means, nor in shape. I went out and bought boots, which was a bad idea, I knew, from the beginning.

I had blisters within the first 15 minutes and was miserable. There was no chance of me making it much further with that pain.
So, off they came. At the half-way point, I was a bit tired…and was hoping to head down, but my boyfriend convinced me otherwise. Up we went, the rest of the way.
We took Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail the whole way.
Not knowing anything about the trail, the boulder field at the top was completing unexpected, and a bit hard on my feet between the wind gusts and all that quartz on the rocks. I was utterly exhausted. But all the comments from people really helped. Between the amazement at my bare feet, and the “you’re almost there”s we made it to the top. Not quickly by any means, but for non-hikers, and barefooted, I think our 6 hours is reasonable. We weren’t rushing, and took our breaks.

I definitely agree with you that walking barefoot is completely different. I felt much more stable and grounded with no shoes. Much more sure of where I was walking on those big boulders. Also, the way the toes help with balance and grip, it was awesome, and I’m proud of myself!

]]> By: John http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-8259 John Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:33:09 +0000 http://johnsifferman.com/blog/?p=2007#comment-8259 Hey Philip, Awesome accomplishment! I wish you had posted this earlier since I hiked Mt. Washington again yesterday, and even got some of my hiking buddies to go barefoot for awhile, too. If you look in the right sidebar for the Facebook and Twitter buttons, that's how I announce upcoming trips. Would love to meet you for a hike at some point! Hey Philip,

Awesome accomplishment! I wish you had posted this earlier since I hiked Mt. Washington again yesterday, and even got some of my hiking buddies to go barefoot for awhile, too. If you look in the right sidebar for the Facebook and Twitter buttons, that’s how I announce upcoming trips. Would love to meet you for a hike at some point!

]]> By: Philip Keighley http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-8206 Philip Keighley Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:43:50 +0000 http://johnsifferman.com/blog/?p=2007#comment-8206 Hi John. Inspired by your article I climbed Mt. Washington barefoot! I've been training for this my whole life by not wearing shoes whenever possible and I have to agree this is the most efficient means of travel. If you decide to do any more hikes like this, I'm in Southern Bristol County and would be happy to join! Hi John. Inspired by your article I climbed Mt. Washington barefoot! I’ve been training for this my whole life by not wearing shoes whenever possible and I have to agree this is the most efficient means of travel. If you decide to do any more hikes like this, I’m in Southern Bristol County and would be happy to join!

]]> By: Shane Heins http://physicalliving.com/mount-washington-climbing-trip-report-plus-my-hypotheses-for-not-fatiguing-quickly-on-a-long-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Shane Heins Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:13 +0000 http://johnsifferman.com/blog/?p=2007#comment-450 Up all the way barefoot! That's great John. I really enjoy getting out for hikes as well and just this last winter started going up with vibram's. When hiking on the snow, you don't feel your toes for about 20 min, but then the heat kicks in. Eventually will have to give it a try (mind you not in the snow) straight up barefoot. As to theories on not fatiguing, seeing as their is a common thread in the physical activity undergone and the training we share, thought you might like to add this to your database of results:) http://gymjane.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/mobility-up-a-mountain/ Up all the way barefoot! That’s great John. I really enjoy getting out for hikes as well and just this last winter started going up with vibram’s. When hiking on the snow, you don’t feel your toes for about 20 min, but then the heat kicks in. Eventually will have to give it a try (mind you not in the snow) straight up barefoot.

As to theories on not fatiguing, seeing as their is a common thread in the physical activity undergone and the training we share, thought you might like to add this to your database of results:)

http://gymjane.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/mobility-up-a-mountain/

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