Footing on Druk Trek in Bhutan?
Can anyone tell me something about the conditions of the trail on the Druk trek from Paro to Thimphu in Bhutan? I have a pretty clear idea of what the trek is like except for the question of how smooth vs uneven it it is etc.
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Hey, cmstraf, I thought about you when I saw the article on the return of tourism to Nepal in the NYTimes. I posted a thread here with a link.
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Hi Kathie,
Haven't checked the forum in a while. We did decide to go to Nepal. I'm going to go check under your name now to see if I can find the ink. |
<i>> question of how smooth vs uneven it it is</i>
Have not trekked in Bhutan, but if pre-earthquake Nepal trekking offers a clue, then the answer is: "all of the above"! Have a great trip. |
BTW, a good tip for walking these trails is to get behind a local who is carrying a heavy load and watch how they move: slow and steady with grace, favoring several small steps over one big step, maintaining an even pace that allows for a song or conversation while walking.
Google "hiking rest step" for a technique that takes minutes to master but pays off in spades in terms of increased endurance on the trail. For breathing concentrate on a nice strong exhale, timing breaths to some number of steps. If you focus on the exhale, the inhale will just happen. Apologies if you already knew this stuff. Have fun! |
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