After a demanding walk, change out of wet clothes, eat, rest and check how your feet and legs feel.
Settle the basics
Dry equipment and prepare the next morning's essentials. Have a familiar meal and drink according to your needs. Keep evening plans modest if the walk was harder than expected.
Notice problems early
Localised pain, significant swelling or worsening symptoms should not be dismissed as normal soreness. Seek appropriate medical advice and tell your guide before the next departure. Do not wait until the group is climbing to explain that walking hurts.
Use recovery as feedback
During preparation, test manageable consecutive walking days to learn how you recover. Ask about rest time and shorter alternatives on a village circuit. How you feel the next morning is useful itinerary information, not a personal failure if you need a slower day.
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