I'm 5'7" and 10 lbs heavier than you and I didn't find a 50lbs pack to be nearly as bad as I thought it would be (did a 3 day hike a few years back). I did go to MEC and I did get some great advice on pack management and weight dispersal. The load is mainly carried on your waist, so it's not as bad as it seems. In hindsight I could have gotten in lighter, but it was very doable.
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