Re: [Philmont]: Opinions on Treking Poles

I went to Philmont this past summer and know for a fact that I would
have broken or sprained an ankle climbing the rocky trail up and down
Baldy if I hadn't had my two trekking poles. Multiple times I said
silent prayers of thanks for deciding to bring them along. Buy them
now and get into the rhythm of using them. You won't regret it.

Pat Finley
Troop 303
2003 lead advisor
Antelope
http://www.discusrock.org/troop303/

On Dec 30, 2003, at 8:42 PM, chassnow@comcast.net wrote:

> My son and I are going to Philmont in June in 2004 with the contingent
> from the Great Sauk Trail Council. It will be my sons first trip and
> my second (it has been 40 years since I was at Philmont).
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> I am interested in your opinions of treking poles. Are they useful,
> nice to have or just so much extra weight to carry around? If you
> have used poles, would you recommend two poles or a single staff?
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> Chuck Snow
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As you gather around this virtual campfire with fellow
Scouts and Scouters, do your best to be trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
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Received on Wed Dec 31 00:25:29 2003