[pct-l] Trekking Poles

[Ainstain]

Hi,

I don´t know these poles but you can get them at amazon too so you don´t 
need to be a Costco member.
http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Carbon-Fiber-Trekking/dp/B007E0ZBZI
This should be the same Dan stated.
Weight is about 470 grams.

Ainstain

> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 13:27:02 -0700
> From: Dan Jacobs <youroldpaldan at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trekking Poles
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> On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Andrea Imholte <pteroflight at yahoo.com>wrote:
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>>
>> My first question is about trekking poles. Might anybody have a
>> recommendation for a set of poles that work well on the pct over the miles
>> for women? (I'm about 5' 7" if that matters). Thanks and also thank you for
>> this wonderful listserv!
>>
>> Andrea
>>
>
> First, please trim out the entire digest from your replies and/or posts.
> This takes up quite a bit of bandwidth for some folks.
>
> Many folks will steer you towards Leki poles, but I have been very happy
> with the sub $30 carbon fiber poles I bought at Costco for my hikes near my
> home. I do know that Costco has a "No questions asked" return policy, all
> you have to say is that you are unhappy with the product, and ask for a
> replacement. If you are already a Costco member, or know someone that is,
> give them a try. For the price you probably can't go wrong, and can buy a
> dozen for what some big names want for one pair.
>
> Dan Jacobs
> Washougal
>