Hiking poles. - Page 2

GPER · 02-01-2010, 08:27 PM

I have a telescoping hiking pole, it is handy when I remember to get it out of the car.

MtnManLeap · 02-04-2010, 07:50 PM

I used a pair of poles for the last hike I took last year. I have to say they helped and are lighter and designed for this use. A stick doesn't always fit the bill. That hike was from Sol-Duc Falls (Olympic National Park) thru to Hoh Rainforest Visitors center. I was happy with the preformance and the fact that I did not stain my back because of pitching forward several times. I am shoping now for a lighter pair.

failghe · 02-09-2010, 07:55 PM

I have thought about trying to use a hiking pole, but I always bring my 2 dogs so my hand is always holding the leash.

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02-01-2010, 08:27 PM	#11
GPER Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 58	I have a telescoping hiking pole, it is handy when I remember to get it out of the car.

02-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#12
MtnManLeap Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	I used a pair of poles for the last hike I took last year. I have to say they helped and are lighter and designed for this use. A stick doesn't always fit the bill. That hike was from Sol-Duc Falls (Olympic National Park) thru to Hoh Rainforest Visitors center. I was happy with the preformance and the fact that I did not stain my back because of pitching forward several times. I am shoping now for a lighter pair.

02-09-2010, 07:55 PM	#13
failghe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 344	I have thought about trying to use a hiking pole, but I always bring my 2 dogs so my hand is always holding the leash.