RE: [Philmont]: Opinions on Treking Poles

I agree that Treking Poles are a must have. I've been able to
walk-off minor knee injuries with poles. Otherwise, I would have
not completed the trip.

Others have heard my second opinion, sorry to be repetitive: If
poles are "a must," it seems foolish to use them with your dining
fly. As you see from the list, many do. I consider it too risky a
use. I see too many folks in awkward positions under the fly. We
broke one (over extended it) during 2000.

My perspective: If poles are necessary, preserve them. If they are
not, leave them home. I bring light weight segmented 6' aluminum
poles for my fly. It gives me plenty of room when we need it, but
adjust down quickly in the wind. Treking poles stay next to my
pack:-)

YIS

Kirk T. Barley

Cape Henry Chapter Advisor

TWC Philmont 2004 Contingent Advisor

Cape Henry Unit Commissioner

Guneu Schukuney Pemsit "Long Train Walker"

SE-574

(757) 425-9256

(757) 472-0888

kbarley6@cox.net

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-Philmont@troop47.com]
On Behalf Of Txnscout@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 11:51 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Opinions on Treking Poles

In my opinion, they are a "must have" item for most adults.

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Received on Wed Dec 31 11:55:13 2003