Made a big difference for me (both up and down). Takes some weight/stress off the legs. Hiked with 2 poles much of the time. Handy for pitching the tarp too.
Randy Pfeifer
(847) 632-5563
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Subject: [Philmont]: Trekking Poles?
Does anyone have a strong feeling, one way or the other, about using
trekking poles? Do they really make it easier?
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