Re: [at-l] Hiking Poles

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/10/99 9:37:48 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
bullard@northnet.org writes:

<< If I'm
 climbing where its really steep, the noncollapsible poles are a nuisance. >>

On the other hand, I found collapsible poles remarkable during steep accents.
I gradually shortened them the steeper the hill.  When I had to use hand holds
it was quite easy to carry both in the other hand.

Felt like a large ant, I did!  : )

Sly
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