Question: Descending into Tehipite from Crown Valley

[hurricaniac]

See my post of TV trip last July. The switchbacks are knee pounders, you will be punished. Saw two rattlers next to Crown Ck. near MF trail crossing.

[jmherrell]

This topic has pretty much run its course but I thought it would be useful to add one detail. I don't generally have problems with steep trails, I have good knees and pretty strong quads. My main memory of these switchbacks was the large number of big steps, very tiring both down and up.

[OpenSkiesBeckon]

If it helps, I think you've made a wise decision to explore out of Courtright or similar with less drastic elevation change. TV is just a ton of elevation to deal with less than a year after your procedure. And it's so remote, if you get into trouble, that can compound the situation.

[Lenier]

If my work with a trainer is of any note, having strong quads doesn't mean anything for preventing injury. You want good toe and glute strength, as well as good flexibility and walking habits.