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MMurgyman replied to the thread What do you wish you had worried less about?.And? Surely you're not going to leave us without telling us the name of this unicorn bra...?
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MAs KariannNor mentioned, they may not be for everyone. Good for you to give it a go! Yea, the poles can be a challenge to carry and access easily when you need them. Many of us carry the Osprey brand of backpacks, not sure if they're available...
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MFor myself and people I know who regularly use them, the are a tremendous benefit on ALL downhills and level and uphill. They may not be for everyone. As a last resort you might try walking with someone who uses them correctly to observe techniques.
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MAnd, if they are to help with balance, then it must mean that you train your balance by walking without them?
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MMurgyman replied to the thread Walking Poles.Thanks for following up! To be perfectly honest, I'm not exactly a convert. They're handy for steadying myself when I'm on a shale-y downslope but otherwise they're a bit of a pita to haul around. I will persevere but I wish I could see more of a...
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MMurgyman reacted to JabbaPapa's post in the thread Suggestions for walks in France accessible by bus or train with
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Mediterranean coastal routes are great for this, though I'd agree that the Loire Valley hikes are quite fantastic !! -- just not sure public transport from stage to stage along them will be so easy. Maybe look for hikes that coincide more or... -
MMurgyman replied to the thread Suggestions for walks in France accessible by bus or train.Wow - you guys are marvellous! So many great suggestions 👍 Thanks, @TMcA, for the coastal Brittany suggestion. Trouble is, I wouldn't want to stop after 2 weeks. That's one heck of a beautiful coast...
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MMurgyman replied to the thread Suggestions for walks in France accessible by bus or train.Thank you, @mspath - that sounds like a very nice little walk! I'd love to see Chenonceaux. And thank you for the link to the GR3.
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MMurgyman posted the thread Suggestions for walks in France accessible by bus or train in 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino.Just that, really. Husband and I will be in France from mid-May to the end of July. We have nearly 2 weeks in the middle that's not accounted for and would like to do a walk of about 150 km. The tough part is that we want to base ourselves...
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MI bought cheap poles in SJPP for my Camino Frances in 2016 and even cheaper ones for my Camino Ingles in 2022. For me they're a vital part of being a hiker of a certain age, but can help any hiker. A neighbor of mine in her 60s had to have hip...
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