tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935516318455128564.post6872084871031601779..comments2022-10-10T18:29:12.100+10:00Comments on Active Amputee: Hiking on CrutchesMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201995177108279270noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935516318455128564.post-31017283557979862372011-05-03T05:52:20.034+10:002011-05-03T05:52:20.034+10:00Hi Jeanelle,
Sure it's a good idea! There'...Hi Jeanelle,<br /><br />Sure it's a good idea! There's not a lot of differences really between hiking on a prosthesis and on a regular leg once the person gets used to it. <br /><br />For me, going downhill was the hardest thing to master. Sidestepping and traversing helped a lot but for the most part, I just go for it now. Hiking poles were a big help at the start for the steep downhills.<br /><br />Uphill is easy. I've never had any trouble with that except when I was getting used to uneven terrain. <br /><br />Good luck!<br />MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201995177108279270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935516318455128564.post-20709789746399429272011-04-24T13:05:37.069+10:002011-04-24T13:05:37.069+10:00I stumbled upon this post online and would love so...I stumbled upon this post online and would love some advice. First of all, I am 19 years old and have fallen in love with nature and it's beauty since a child. I am a hiker and climbed Mount Whitney in California and go an various hikes throughout the year. Less than a month ago I met a man who is an amputee from having diabetes for many, many years. I shared my interest in wanting to start a hiking club and he said I should do one for amputees and was informing me how great it would be. I would like to make this happen an create an outdoor activity club for amputees who also share my passion. I would like any feedback as to I do not know yet how I will do this and also if it is even a good idea. Any feedback would really be appreciated. ~Jeanelle IbarluceaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561364887414634993noreply@blogger.com