Re: downhill hiking :-)
---Doug-
I concur w/the poles and their advantages. I also use simple cotton
garden gloves even in the summer- protects the palms and they provide...
jagchiker 2005-01-20 21:09:58 #34287
Re: Hermit and Other Trails
Joyce
My son and I just got back from a Hermit - Granite Rapids day hike and the
trail is in good shape. There was no snow on the trail. A few new slides
that...
Bob Abt 2005-01-20 20:22:41 #34286
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
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