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Ok, so my times are terrible, but I made it! Its been a dream for 35 years to hike a 14er. And for a 62 yr old, 225 lb unathletic flatlander from Wisconsin with knee problems, I didn't know if I could ever make the dream come true. I was tired on the ascent, but I found it was the descent that was hardest to do with very tired legs while being very cautious of protecting my knee. I am sharing this to encourage those of you who wonder if you can do it, to get active and just do it.
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Iâm a 60 year old flatlander from Wisco over 200 lbs with a bad knee! Iâve been fortunate enough to hike a few of these over the years including Elbert. People have no idea how hard it is to lug 200 plus pounds up and down a 14er! Hope you ate whatever you wanted the rest of that day.
I'm an old chubby flatlander too from the D/FW area (6'2", 240#). I'm planning to make a go of Elbert next summer while in the area to do a few backpacking loops. You've given me hope. Nice job, sir.
As a flat lander myself (and close to your age 56) may I say, OUTSTANDING WORK! Happy for your achievement.
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