Keys to hiking uphill

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Keys to hiking uphill

When hiking out of a steep canyon
Like Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon
The most important key is to not stop
Even to rest
Except after 55 mins of continous hiking
To put your feet and hands above your heart for 5 minutes.
During those 55 minutes
You must not stop.
But you may go as slow as you like
To catch your breath
Even a snail's pace is okay
A tortoise's pace is even better
Just keep going. Rest while you walk very slowly.
You may sip some water while you move.
When you are stopped for your 5 minute break
Drink water, but not too much
Or else you will have to pee soon.

The second key is to enjoy the view
And rest your normal walking muscles
By walking sideways
Or backwards.
Backwards is definitely harder than frontwards
But you may find sideways to be easier than frontwards
You can take bigger uphill steps
And the views are incredible.