Re: [Philmont]: Trekking Poles

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From: Alan R. Hamm (ahamm@alanhamm.com)
Date: Wed Apr 10 2002 - 07:56:21 CDT

Mike, my unit is also doing trek # 20 this summer. When will you be there?
Our trek starts on July 2. I have not been to Philmont in 30 years and am
really looking forward to it.
 
Alan Hamm
Troop 8
Bethesda, MD
 
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From: "J. Michael Floyd" <FLOYD@foodser.uga.edu>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trekking Poles
 
 
> I highly recommend the trekking poles with the shock absorbers for
> the downside of the mountains. This is where most knee injuries
> occur. If you are planning on using them in the East where
> humidity is high you might want to consider the cork handles. In
> the summer when your hands are sweating the cork handles give
> you a better grip than the rubber handles. At Philmont the cork
> handles do not matter. I have used mine for two Philmont treks and
> the backpacking I do on the Appalachian Trail here in Georgia. I
> would not dream of doing Trek #20 this summer with my trekking
> poles.
> Mike Floyd
> ASM, Troop 149
> Northeast Georgia Council
> Lead Advisor-Philmont 98,00,02
> G.A.T.C. Thru Hiker 98 & 00
> Visit our Troop web site at http://www.oconeeTroop149.org/
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