[pct-l] Worried About My Knees

[Daniel Plagens]

I have arthritis in both knees and am worried about steps (up and down) along the PCT.
Smooth trail is fine (even when steep), but lots of steps above a standard stair tread height causes lasting swelling/pain.
I have read that the PCT does not have many tall steps, but would like to hear from an experienced hiker.
I appreciate that damaged areas, blow downs, creek fordings, etc. will be present and pose a challenge.
I am mainly concerned with many tall steps (say 50 to >100) in a given days hiking.
Please comment on the conditions from the Border to Kennedy Meadows vs. The Sierras and beyond.
Thanks, Dan