[pct-l] Top ten (?) reasons for trekking poles

[Susan Alcorn]

How about adding to your list:Waving as a fan to divert horseflies and other insects from your face
Twirling as a baton for entertainmentHolding above your head to make yourself look taller when encountering wildlifeDefending yourself from wildlifeProviding a splint in case of broken limb
Happy trails,Susan Alcorn
Shepherd Canyon Books, Oakland, CA 
www.backpack45.com and backpack45.blogspot.com
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Publishers of two award-winning books: Camino Chronicle: Walking to Santiago and We're in the Mountains Not over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers.