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I would contact the ranger's at the Grand Canyon and ask them. They'll know how heavy the traffic is because you need a permit for camping below the rim. I think it would be too hot, especially with a backpack, from May through mid-September. The Grand Canyon website has average...

Stott is super. The Karen Voight workouts are not advanced. Debra

Yes, fruit is nearly pure carbohydrate but it's also full of fiber & micronutrients. Dried fruit is desirable in trail mix (if you're actually eating it on the trail) because it provides a lot of calories with little weight. At home, I'd rather have fresh fruit. Dried fruit, seeds & nuts...

Are you planning on overnite camping, a stay at Phantom Ranch or a long day hike? I'm not sure which falls you're aiming for. Phantom Ranch reservations have to be made well in advance for spring & fall. I really enjoyed our route, descending Kaibab which has more open vistas, & climbing...

I do them the way that you do. It recruits more muscle as you stabilize while bringing the back leg to the front. The post above does make a good point - don't slam your foot into the ground. The trainers at my gym apparently love walking lunges. Their clients are doing them as you...

> >Are there lots of flash flood alerts? That would be a little >scary when hiking. We had a woman drown on a Mt. Hood trail >last year trying to cross a stream. Either heavy rains or a >flash flood took her out. > The media has actually been terrific about broadcasting flash flood &...

Those of us in southern California would love to send the rain back up to the Pacific Northwest where you have the storage facilities to manage it! The weather pattern has really gone south this year. I lived in (& loved) the Seattle area for 5 years before moving to So Cal. Other than...

Nancy, your enhanced relationship with ice cream might be due to stress. Which also explains why your metabolism is running high. It seems like your work has been pretty intense over the last few months. I'm not practicing now, but as a tax accountant I can admit that I'd maintain my...

>In fact, I even wrote a funny letter (if I do say so myself) >to Ben and Jerry's one time blaming them because I had grown >from voluptuous to voluminous and demanding that they do >something about it. They did. They sent me a stuffed cow in >a Ben and Jerry's t-shirt, along with a letter...

RE: Cathe--How do I train myself to use a 6 in step hei... Karen, there is no reason you can't use the 4" platform for any of the step workouts as long as it is challenging YOU. Some people just do combos or blasts on the floor, but I've always found using the platform as a marker helped...

Good story Melissa! I'm on the same page as you about screening who joins a hike. It's easy for a hike to become a leisure activity rather than a fitness activity. Debra

RE: I DID IT!! Carole, what an accomplishment! It's only 3/13 & many people are just coming out from under their comforters & you've knocked off a marathon & a 50K! Wow! Laughed about the Advil. My hiking buddies are true addicts. What's next?? I'm sure you'll be checking calendars as...

They are shorter & a bit easier than Cathe's other strength workouts. That can be a good thing! They do use a lot of equipment & Cathe moves quickly so your workout space will look like a tornado hit. I don't recall much stretching during the workouts. The premixes are good. Debra

I don't, it's very sweet w/ 13 gms of sugar per serving. DH likes it around for snacks & dessert. But one of my dogs in gonzo over it! If DH has a bowl, she's respectfully begging for him to share. Debra

Laura, I don't know about the kidney stones, but excess calcium intake can interfere with the absorption of other minerals. That is why one shouldn't take calcium supplements at the same time as a multi-vitamin. It doesn't look like you need the calcium fortified OJ with the other sources of...

It's the 3rd Imax for a reason, there's a demand. Cathe has responded to requests for easier workouts, but let's face it, her niche is high intensity workouts for seasoned exercisers. A seasoned exerciser should be able to modify moves that they don't care for or can't do. Personally, I...

about poles Telescoping poles are widely available & come in a wide price range. Check REI.com. When compressed, they will easily fit into checked luggage. Hiking essentials: Duct tape! One of my poles would not stay extended on a recent hike in the Grand Canyon. Another hiker at the...

What an exciting trip! Will you be carrying your own gear? Many people use porters in Peru. Hopefully you can hit the trail now at least once a week or at least find some seriously tall buildings for stair climbing. In the final month of training, long back to back hikes are very...

Winsor may make some false claims about her workouts, but that doesn't mean pilates is all hype. It's a great way to focus on core strength and posture. The leg work targets the small muscles that often get ignored or underworked. Pilates does have to be part of an overall fitness program...