Hello,
Though a long-time reader, this is my first question to ask this forum and hopefully get some advice. With that in mind, if I have placed this in the wrong section, my apologies.
Regarding my inquiry: I weigh approximately 114 lbs (51.7kg for those on the other side of the pond). As someone getting into serious mountaineering, many guide services seem to recommend training with minimum 60 lb packs for the Denali-esque climbs. Has anyone of my size done this successfully? Any tips on how not to completely destroy your knees/back when you are carrying more than 50% of your body weight?
I would hope I could cut weight in my pack through lighter clothing and gear, but I will of course need to make sure I carry my fair share on any given expeditions. To date, I generally carry no more than a 40 lb pack even for multi-day trips as most of my gear is light and compact.
Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Elation