Hiking in June
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:42 pm
Hello all! I have visited the Sierras twice now and spent many hours in Yosemite and SEKI while I was there. I spent most of those hours near roads and campgrounds. On my last visit I really got the feeling that there is so much more to see far off the roads.
My wife and I are going back in late June and will be hiking. We plan on hiking the Mist trail to Nevada Falls and other short hikes. However, Cloud's Rest is on my bucket list and I want to try Mitchell Peak as well. I live in PA and we are planning on having children after this trip so I want to try to do both hikes in the 9 days we are there because I may not ever get another chance. Right now I am 34 years old and I have been working out on an elliptical for over a month at least 3 days a week for at least 25 minutes and increasing my time gradually. My stamina is really increasing. I grew up with the Appalachian Mountains in my back yard so hiking around in the woods was a way of life. I, however, have never attempted hiking 15 miles in a day especially at altitude.
So, my question is can I reasonably expect to get into good enough shape by June to attempt Cloud's Rest from Tioga Rd? Right now I am 220 lbs, losing weight, eating much much better and getting back into the woods here as much as possible as well as continuing to hit the elliptical and treadmill. Are there any exercises I can do to help get me in top shape and help better prepare me for this hike?
Thank you!
My wife and I are going back in late June and will be hiking. We plan on hiking the Mist trail to Nevada Falls and other short hikes. However, Cloud's Rest is on my bucket list and I want to try Mitchell Peak as well. I live in PA and we are planning on having children after this trip so I want to try to do both hikes in the 9 days we are there because I may not ever get another chance. Right now I am 34 years old and I have been working out on an elliptical for over a month at least 3 days a week for at least 25 minutes and increasing my time gradually. My stamina is really increasing. I grew up with the Appalachian Mountains in my back yard so hiking around in the woods was a way of life. I, however, have never attempted hiking 15 miles in a day especially at altitude.
So, my question is can I reasonably expect to get into good enough shape by June to attempt Cloud's Rest from Tioga Rd? Right now I am 220 lbs, losing weight, eating much much better and getting back into the woods here as much as possible as well as continuing to hit the elliptical and treadmill. Are there any exercises I can do to help get me in top shape and help better prepare me for this hike?
Thank you!