From: Pete and Laura Stolze (petsto@mchsi.com)
Date: Tue Mar 26 2002 - 14:24:10 CST
> How necessary are Trekking poles at Philmont? I am 43 years old, and in
> reasonably good physical condition. I heard somewhere that trekking poles
> are recommended for the mountains at Philmont, but I am wondering if this
> is something I will really use, or will they end up just being carried in
> the backpack most of the time.
>
Terry,
Trekking poles are a personal choice. I used trekking poles for the 1st time
on our trip to Philmont in 2002. I would never go without them. I found the
poles were especially helpful when traveling uphill. Downhill trails become
a lot easier to navigate with 4 legs instead of 2.
Poles were also used for setting up the groups dining fly and eliminated the
need to pack a separate set of dinning fly poles for that purpose. But if
you don't feel comfortable or natural using them you won't then the poles
just become useless weight. I would advise borrowing a set for your practice
hikes and see how they fit.....
Pete Stolze
Marion Iowa
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