Hello everyone, I set out for the AT on March 11, 2003 at Springer Mountain. I made it all the way to Unicoi Gap where I sadly had to give up because of pain in my knees. I have been taking Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin. I also have purchased insoles for my boots and knee braces as well as a second walking stick. I am flying back out to Tri City Tenn, to meet up with my boyfriend Mountain Dew in Damascus with hopes of finishing the trail. Can anyone else suggest any advice for my knees? Little hiker hints that I might be forgetting! Oh and I also dropped my pack weight from 45 lbs to 25 lbs. Just want to make sure I am not leaving anything out. I really want to finish then come back next year to finish the parts I left out. Thanks for any advice.
I am really excited to get back out there, the mountains are calling me.
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