why my knees hate hiking but i don't

Passionate about hiking but my knees are SCREAMING after every mountain! 🏔️ Learned the hard way that muscle strength = joint protection. Taking a break now, focusing on building leg muscles and swimming freestyle (NOT breaststroke!). Pro tip: space your hikes two weeks apart and your knees will thank you. The mountains aren't going anywhere! #HikingSafety #KneeHealth #MountainLovers #RecoveryMode