Trekking Poles & Hiking Staffs
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As was discussed in the Hiking
Staff Guide on the previous page, a staff can go a very long ways
towards preventing broken legs and blown knees. True, they can be a
bit awkward to carry for the uninitiated and says "yuppie" all
over it - but you know what, who cares? My own hiking staff has prevented
many a tweaked knee, saved me from falling on countless occasions and
makes difficult river crossings a snap. So, if you can live with the "stigma" of
using a hiking staff when you hike, I strongly urge you to find a staff
that you like.
As for what kind to get, here's my advice. Just get something that fits
your needs, is collapsible and that is also light. Ultimately,
any pole you get absolutely, positively should be light. If it isn't,
you'll end up leaving it at home instead of taking it with you on the
trail. If you plan on doing lots of walking in the snow, you'll also
want to get one that has removable snow baskets, too.
Shown below are some various hiking staffs. All work well. Get what
fits your need and budget. I personally am fond of the Tracks Sherlock
pole, by Cascade Designs, which you can find here
at Amazon. All of the poles shown below are available through Backcountry.Com.
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