RE: [Philmont]: Opinions on Treking Poles

I like a hiking staff. In 2002 I borrowed an aluminum staff from my
brother. I had a knee operation the year before Philmont 2002 and
although it was strong for the trek, I wanted to be sure I had the It
was one piece so it didn't travel on the airplane. One of our scouts
and his dad drove to Philmont, so they took it for me.

There are a lot of areas at Philmont where the trails and terrain do not
require the use of trekking poles or staffs. Those were times that I
really wished that I could put my one piece staff on my pack and have
both hands free. In 2004 I will use a collapsible staff.

My son did not take trekking poles or staff in 2002. There were many
places where either item provided safety on steep or slippery trails.
One of our crew members let him borrow one of their two poles on
multiple occasions and it really helped him over the tough spots.

I like one hiking staff better than two trekking poles. I'm not sure
which my son will choose for his next Philmont trek, but I'm sure he
will not choose to go without.

Larry Sims
Philmont 2004 Expedition Coordinator
718-G1 1965
609-A3 2002
610-C4 2004
IWTGBTP
 

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Received on Tue Jan 6 06:40:03 2004