Hiking Angeles Forest

Preparing To Return To The Forest

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Kyle Kuns

I’m looking forward to returning to the forest on Thursday or Friday. It’s been a long recovery from Iliotibial Band Syndrome. My only foray into the forest since August 1st was a short 3 mile walk to Switzer Falls on September 26th. It was more difficult than I expected and I knew more rest was needed as the band tightened up where it connects with my knee and I was sore there the next day. In addition to trying to heal, numerous other matters cropped up that also played a role in keeping me away from hiking and blogging.

Butterfly near Switzer Falls

I finally got around to updating my hiking journal today to reflect the addition of my short September walk with my friend Bryan. I chose the photo of the butterfly above to represent it. I recall really enjoying watching this butterfly from below from a vantage point in the shade with a view of the light from the sun shinning through its wings. Admittedly, I didn’t notice the tongue sticking out until I got home and looked at my photographs. I think my knee is going to hold up this time (considering it did well touring Hills and Stairs University–aka Humboldt State University–with my wife and daughter last week) and I expect to be blogging regularly again soon.

17 thoughts on “Preparing To Return To The Forest”

allanreyes328929585 on December 10, 2013 at 6:41 am said:

How did The Return pan out? Been COLD up there

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- Kyle Kuns on December 17, 2013 at 9:22 pm said:
  
  I’ve made it back on the trail a few times. The last two were in the snow! I’ll do a post next week. Thanks for asking.
  
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John on November 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:

Interesting post! I hope you’ll be able to come up with the energy to make you do things that you really enjoy!

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- Kyle Kuns on November 9, 2013 at 6:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks John. I’ve made it back onto the trail. I just haven’t had a chance to write about it yet.
  
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alpinemystic on October 21, 2013 at 10:46 am said:

Kyle, have you ever tried a foam roller for the IT band? You have to go easy at first, but I have found it to work wonders for my IT bands and other tight spots! I believe it is technically called myofascial release. Happy trails!

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- Kyle Kuns on October 21, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks, I’ll look into that.
  
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Sue on October 21, 2013 at 8:09 am said:

I’ve missed reading about your hikes Kyle. Hope everything goes well for you in the coming months and that you are pain-free for the future.

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- Kyle Kuns on October 21, 2013 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sue.
  
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erickuns on October 21, 2013 at 5:06 am said:

More power to you. Glad you are playing it smart. Looking forward to more great pics, and even some of lizards.

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- Kyle Kuns on October 21, 2013 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  I’ll be going slow at first which will definitely allow more time to take some lizard photos.
  
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  - erickuns on October 21, 2013 at 8:36 pm said:
    
    Very true.
    
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Bryan Sanchez on October 20, 2013 at 11:38 am said:

Thank you for taking the time to show me this trail. I will be taking the cub scouts soon now that they have reopened.

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- Kyle Kuns on October 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  You’re welcome Bryan, I look forward to hearing about how it goes.
  
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LuAnn on October 20, 2013 at 8:40 am said:

Glad you are back and hope you are fully recovered soon. 🙂

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- Kyle Kuns on October 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks LuAnn
  
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Jim Brennan on October 20, 2013 at 6:48 am said:

Welcome back, Kyle. I missed your blog.

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- Kyle Kuns on October 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jim.
  
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