Can I be ready for Mt Toubkal in 4.5 months?
Hi I'm a 45 yr old female whose been working on her health for the first time in way too long. I've lost 35 lbs this year so far but still have 55 to go to get to a healthy weight for my height.
I've been walking 3-6 miles a day 5-6 days a week. Usually once a week I'll do a 3 hour hike.
My family is going to Morocco in the second week of October and a few people are going to do a 3-day hike up Mt Toubkal. I've read that it's not a technical climb, and it sounds more like an uphill hike than a climb. But I'm worried if I can get in good enough shape in time or what to do.
I live in a hilly area. There's a hike I do some weeks where you gain 300 meters in elevation in one go (about 450 meters total but the other parts are more up and down). I find it challenging and usually take 2 short breaks on my ascent (which takes about an hour).
If I me to going at my current pace I'll lose another 30-ish pounds before the hike, which should help. But I am worried because I can start breathing harder going up 2 flights of stairs.
Can I get in shape in time to join them on this trip realistically? Any tips would be greatly appreciated, and if it's really not feasible that's ok too and I can always do it in the future. Thanks!