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Hiking Poles, the yes’s and no’s

July 8, 2009 by TrailsTV · Comments 

Hiking Poles are a mainstay for today’s hiker. I don’t take my poles unless I’m going on a longer hike, minimum of 4 miles. I know some people who don’t leave the house without them… The last time I hiked Mt Rose Meadows, I had a great conversation with a hiker that nev... read more

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When entering the backcountry, proper precautions should be taken, including your health and fitness levels, avalanche beacon and the know-how to use it, shovel, compass, friend, weather information, and common sense.