Alaska taught me the value of trekking poles except in the rocks I've broken at least one every trip. The super duper lightweights cannot withstand that beating or torque when wedged - can't blame them. Now opt for moderately priced versions. Last caribou trip I cut a pretty straight willow, skinned off the bark and tied on a wrist loop from a broken shoestring. Help me twice from a steep wet slope and an out of control fall. It came back on the Delta flight as a souvenir.
I'll bring a pair of Leki's on the sheep hunt on Aug 7 and see how long they last.............
