Hikin Mike
Walkin' Like a Penquin Now
I've been here about a week now, so I thought I'd say "Howdy" from Atwater California...about 1.5 hours from Yosemite. I'm another one of the refuges from the train wreck called 'BACKPACKER.com'.
I've always enjoyed hiking and backpacking since I was a kid in the Boy Scouts (35+ years ago). I had some issues with my knees about 10 years ago, and a long story short...I had a TKR (Total Knee Replacement) done, but had issues with it, so both of my knees were removed and both legs are fused straight now. You can say I kind of walk like a Penguin now...LOL!. Haven't backpacked since, but I've done some small (~5 mile r/t) hikes and a few car-camping trips.
Besides hiking, I'm an amateur photographer (landscape/nature), love old muscle cars, and I dabble with web design.
I've always enjoyed hiking and backpacking since I was a kid in the Boy Scouts (35+ years ago). I had some issues with my knees about 10 years ago, and a long story short...I had a TKR (Total Knee Replacement) done, but had issues with it, so both of my knees were removed and both legs are fused straight now. You can say I kind of walk like a Penguin now...LOL!. Haven't backpacked since, but I've done some small (~5 mile r/t) hikes and a few car-camping trips.
Besides hiking, I'm an amateur photographer (landscape/nature), love old muscle cars, and I dabble with web design.