I'm a beginner and having a hard time walking on snow in the mountain. The cheapest pair of poles I can find is $79. Which is not bad, but need some advise..Thank you-
2007-07-16 07:49:42 · 4 answers · asked by R M 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
If you're slipping on any dangerous slopes covered in hardened snow, you should carry an ice ax and consider wearing crampons, but if by "difficult" you mean you're sinking in the snow, then you want to wear snowshoes?
Adjustable poles do cost that much, though they're sometimes on sale. Here's a pair of adjustable trekking poles for $34.97 http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,98776_Komperdell-Denali-Trekking-Poles-Paired-PE-Grip.html But you can probably buy used ski poles for less than $10 at Play It Again Sports or garage sales.
2007-07-16 08:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap Hiking Poles
2016-11-04 04:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a pair of old downhill ski poles at a used store ie . Value Village for aprox. $4 to $ 8.
2007-07-16 13:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My poles for snowshoeing and cross country skiing are old school bamboo. They are light and strong, and have an aggressive point on them. I bought them at Salvation Army for $5!!
2007-07-16 08:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by MetalMaster4x4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out into the woods and find some straight sticks. They would be free. Carve or whittle them down, sand them down, etc and you have your own home made hiking sticks.
2007-07-16 07:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋