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  1. J

    Any report on conditions on Napoleon today (April 24, 2024)?

    That's my post. Not what we expected when leaving Borda but we made it safely. Helped to have a group assist with navigating a few tricky spots.
  2. J

    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    Great to know. I've given myself 35 to 40 days to get from SJPP to Santiago. Now I'm thinking I may also be able to get to Finisterre.
  3. J

    Booking Albergue Borda for 2024 now open

    Thanks for the tip! Hope to see you sometime at the Kitchener-Waterloo Camino group.
  4. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Hiking is most often dirt trails in natural areas. I consider walking to be when the surface is smooth and man made (including gravel).
  5. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Good advice ! Thanks!
  6. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Good to know! Thanks. Maybe I'll let my stick find me then
  7. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I like the idea of my hiking stick finding me. On the other hand, I'd like something for crossing the Pyrenees and don't want to leave too much to chance.
  8. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! Lots of great useful info. So far I've mainly seen a need for support going up and down hills or uneven ground. Good to know a staff meets that need. I'd see myself using a longer one too rather than a short one that I'd consider a cane.
  9. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    When out yesterday, I was passed by a man much older than me going at a good pace using walking poles. But I suspect he's been doing a lot more walking for longer than I. I tend to prefer a more comfortable pace though.
  10. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I'll be 59 when I walk. My knees are in good shape thankfully. Of course, I'd like to keep them that way
  11. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I think you put into words why I prefer to use a wooden walking stick in a way I couldn't. I think it fits me and who I am better. I'll look for one I can use in my preparation hikes. Can always change later.
  12. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I didn't even realize there was a pilgrim stor Good advice. Thanks!
  13. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Thanks! I didn't even realize there was a pilgrim store.
  14. J

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    I'm aware that lots of people swear by using hiking poles (one in each hand and made from aluminum I think) and I'm seriously considering using them. I think though that I'd like to go old school and use a wooden hiking stick (or staff). Is that a good idea or am I just being romantic? If I...
  15. J

    Is mid-April a good time to start the Camino Francés? Thank you.

    Thanks for all this info. I'm scheduled to step on the Camino in SJPP on April 23 to try to get ahead of people starting in May (and more moderate temperatures) while also increasing my chances of accessing the Napoleon Pass. Sounds like it may be busier than I expect. Guess that means using...

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