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Thread: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
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July 29th, 2015, 02:17 PM #21
Re: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
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July 29th, 2015, 03:02 PM #22
Re: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Yes, we will be looking for poles. the biggest problem is going downhill, especially having to go down step-like sections. the stress on my knees of holding back just kills them. Pain on both sides of each knee, like a knife when it gets really bad. Got a recommendation for a brand name of poles?
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July 29th, 2015, 03:23 PM #23
Re: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Depends on how much you want to spend. I have two - one is a pair of Leki titanium poles, and the other is a pair of L.L. Bean carbon fiber poles. Black Diamond and Komperdell are good too. You can get cheaper poles at Walmart and some sporting goods stores, but REI has the best selection of quality poles. I'm guessing Cabela's has at least a few choices for quality poles. I like lightweight poles without the spring-loaded shock absorbers. The Leki poles are older, and the straps are hard to adjust, so I don't use them in the winter when I have to adjust the length of the straps when I switch or take off gloves.
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July 30th, 2015, 09:11 AM #24
Re: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Nice Pics! That same hike is fantastic in the fall. You have to time it just right to get the maximum fall foliage colors. If you ever want to do a two or three day hike they have Adirondack shelters along the trail. Keeps you off the ground and lightens your pack a little because you don't have to hump a tent. My bother does these trails in the winter (he's a hiking nut).
Last edited by Hawk; July 30th, 2015 at 09:20 AM.
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