Re: downhill hiking :-)
I've always used a hiking "pole" of some sort. For years I hiked with
a closet dowel about 6' long. Found it really useful when sidehilling
and it didn't...
Bob Marley 2005-01-20 18:57:21 #34285
Re: downhill hiking :-)
I agree. Hiking poles are great. They have some now that weigh ~4 oz. or less. They give stability, balance and take pressure off legs. Also gives your arms...
Gregg Goebel 2005-01-20 18:38:51 #34284
Re: downhill hiking :-)
I am also a one-hander, and you would never have seen George in the
Canyon without his trusty battered ski-pole, and no-one would be
frowning or...
Doug N 2005-01-20 17:57:55 #34283
Re: downhill hiking :-)
I never used to hike with poles until the trip leader on one of my
Tibet treks insisted that everyone had trekking poles for stream
crossings and rough...
Bessie Hyde 2005-01-20 12:55:09 #34282
Re: Biking to the Canyon
Best advice might be a matter of opinion, obviously there's some level of risk leaving a
nice bike locked up out in public. But if I couldn't find a surefire...
tomkbourne2002 2005-01-20 12:20:03 #34281
Re: May permits
I feel fortunate enough that I can drive to the Canyon to get my
permits if I really feel inclined to do so. I had considered faxing a
request in on January...
Andrew 2005-01-20 11:51:26 #34280
Hiking Poles
I am now a fan of the hiking poles also. These poles are not cheap but
they are well worth it if you do lots of hiking in the canyon or
elsewhere.
Beware...
Watkins, Conor Maris (UMR-Student) 2005-01-20 10:36:08 #34279
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