Oh my gosh, there is nothing wrong with being careful. I get off and walk a lot too. I have broken bones and that thought is the only reminder I need. Besides by walking it every once in a while I am able to walk it another day because of it. My dh is and animal like your dh and does all the hard stuff as well. He never thinks I am a wimp for walking. But does say the more I practice the better I will get at doing the rocky stuff!