News article done by Reece Stein in Salt Lake City about trekking poles, featuring Jayah Faye Paley – www.AdventureBuddies.NET With one exception/error (can you find it?) good info.
7 Comments posted on "HIKING Help, Trekking Poles Newscast Video"
cdltpx on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
2001 had major back … 2001 had major back surgery and using poles really increases the amount of time I can walk. As a former body builder my arms are very heavy with the mass I have across my shoulders and chest it is a no brainer to use them.
gluckpuerco on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
No, the general … No, the general rule is to keep the poles planted in the downhill direction.
exploreryen on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
I thought that was … I thought that was correct.
trekkingpoleguru on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
You found the error … You found the error!
Congrats!
gluckpuerco on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
The announcer … The announcer mistakingly said to adjust the poles long for up hill and short for down.
trekkingpoleguru on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
Thanks! Make sure … Thanks! Make sure you catch the error jayah
oafbutt on August 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm #
More news shows … More news shows should feature such vital information.