Re: [Philmont]: Trekking Poles

Keep in mind as was mentioned in an earlier post, it is the ranger-taught
"Philmont Way" to keep the dining fly low to the ground (almost touching on
the long sides). As it was explained to us by our ranger, this keeps the
wind from getting up under the fly and tearing it apart. Also, when it
"rains sideways" as it is known to do, it keeps you drier. It makes it
cozy when you are all inside, but the shelter factor is much better.....
This is why Philmont doesn't issue the biggest pole extensions, they like
to keep it at the same height as the fully-extended hiking poles (or vice
versa). YIS. Mike ('76, '02 & '04)

                                                                                                           
                      "James L. Kramer"
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I highly recommend trekking poles. They have saved me from falling more
than once. The give me an extra push on uphill hikes and save my knees
(most important) on down hills. Lengthen the poles for downhill. I
wouldn't go without them. If you haven't used them you should practice
with them. Before long they become automatic. You almost forget that
you are using them.

We used my Komperdell poles to support the dining fly but wanted to have
a little more height than my poles, fully extended, allowed. I
discovered that the aluminum poles that extend from a timberline tent
frame to support the fly are exactly the right length and diameter to
work with Komperdell poles and gave just the right extension to the
hiking poles. Your results may vary.

Jim Kramer
See you at Philmont from July 17-August 1, Trek 30.

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