[at-l] An evaluation of gear and techniques on my hike

[RoksnRoots@aol.com (RoksnRoots@aol.com)]

In a message dated 6/26/2002 4:03:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com writes:


> 4) The real trail damage, that of compaction, was exacerbated by the tips.  
> The tip is about an inch in diameter and it tends to pound the trail down.  
> The metal tips actually poke small holes in the trail which would help 
> alleviate compaction.
> 

     ***   Compaction IN a trailbed is an asset. It hardens the soil and 
makes it tougher for it to wash out. Tilling, or breaking this hardened layer 
up makes it easier to wash out at the next rain...


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