Originally Posted By jimmyb
Tyson, I was thinking of this thread today and I'm sure you probably already have but if not be sure to teach your son about the rest step as well as resting the weight of pack and body on the bone structure when resting on climbs instead of using muscles when at rest. It may get him further down the trail with same amount of energy expended. When grinding upwards the rest step really helps my skinny butt progress without needing to stop for a breather.

jimmyb
Great point, and to be honest I haven't taught him the rest step, I have shown it to him once some time ago going up a steep off trail climb, but I need to take the time and really show him, Thanks Jimmy!
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