Originally Posted By: Bulldog34
Originally Posted By: AlanK
Another implication is that twice the weight does indeed mean twice the calories. What is more interesting to me is that hiking up an 11% grade (600 feet per mile) doubles your energy use (compared to walking on a flat trail). And a 22% grade (1200 feet/mile) triples it. cool


That's why you don't see many fat guys with well-worn gear hiking in the Sierra! wink


Just me..............................DUG