[pct-l] Chronic physical disabilities

[nitnoid1]

Irwin, I sent you a private msg. 

The Incredible Shrinking Bulk




On Nov 12, 2012, at 9:31 PM, Irwin Reeves <irwinreeves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ernie----
> 
> I read your submission regarding cardiac problems and hiking that was in
> the Oct 27 PCT-l.
> I have both a recently implanted cardiac pacemaker and Parkinson disease
> that was
> diagnosed about 3 years ago.  I am 72 years old and in apparently good
> health except
> for these 2 problems.  I am on medication for both conditions.  I feel
> well, have good stamina
> and am physically active.
> 
> I am sending this blurb in response to Ernie Castillo's  note of Oct. 27,
> 2012
> I could not find a reference of how to get in touch with the Incredible
> Bulk.
> Please send off line if possible.  My message to Ernie bounced back
> 
> I have done a lot of hiking in the Sierra Mt. and the mountains of SoCAL.
> But have slowed down some over the past 10 yrs.  I am thinking it might be
> possible
> to put on a more targeted  one topic seminar at the KO.  This would deal
> with
> problems that are not directly trail/hike related such as sprained ankles,
> dehydration,
> poison oak, snake bite, heat problems, etc.  The thrust would be hiking with
> more chronic conditions that  might be picked up before starting serious
> long distance
> hiking.  I am sure there are authorities in SoCa that would be glad to give
> a 1-2 hr.  lecture on such a topic.  There is a long list of chronic
> diseases that
> could serve as seminar material-.  All these problems could be or are
> exacerbated
> by hiking.  So - Set your Own Pace!!
> 
>    Parkinson's Disease                Cardiac problems
>    GI problems                            Weight problems
>    Arthritis                                   Asthma
>    Etc.
> 
> Crash  (Irwin Reeves)
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