- 1- Broad rim hat = sun protection
- 2- Light long sleeve shirt = sun protection
- 3- Pack belt has ridged attachment to pack = all weight on hips
- 4- Shoulder strap high = no weight on spine
- 5- Fleece pullover between pack and back = keep proper spine curve
- 6- Nerve damage to right leg = slow 1.5 mph average trek
- 7- Two canes = reduces pressure on spine and keeps stumblebum upright
- 8- Mountaineering boots with orthotics for support of high instep = more miles before the feet give out
- This old goat never thought backpacking was possible. A couple of sons got him into backpacking.
- Adaptation was the name of the game.
- If this old goat can do it so can you!
- 2003 Lumbar Spine Fusion
