Thread: Should I have shot this Deer?

Originally Posted by Average-Lad

Thanks, definitely not something I think I’d repeat. That said I’ve started using walking poles and now get no joint pain with heavy packs. I walked the same route last year with no meat but no poles and knees hurt for at least a week after. Walking poles are magic.

Walking hills in such a way as to not get injuries is a learned skill. Shorten steps going downhill. Turn fully sideways to step down any drop that is more than a normal step height etc etc