Re: How valuable of a use are trekking poles?

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Posted by steve t on April 19, 2008 at 11:59:42 pm EDT
In reply to How valuable of a use are trekking poles? posted by utahhiker on March 11, 2008 at 2:15:49 am EDT

I rarely hike without them...now. 40 was about the magic age where I became a believer. They save my knees on extended downhills (e.g. into Grand Canyon). I use them on uphils to pull myself up the trail 4WD style. And they are great for balance on creek crossings. When backpacking I've taken to using a tarp and so now get double duty from them.

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