Protect Your Knees

Your knees take a pounding while hiking the sandstone in Red Rock Canyon, which is just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. The tips above will help protect your knees.
A few addition tips:
Avoid doing deep squats even without weights.
Listen to your body (knees). It will tell you when you need to be careful.
Take rest days.
The name of the game is longevity. I have done close to 3,000 hikes. I have never had knee surgery and my knees feel pretty good.
If you are looking for a hiking club, check out the 52 Peak Club here in Las Vegas.