I am more confident walking and climbing steps with my trusty trekking poles (aluminum, collapsible, rubber tipped, packed in my check bag). Did anyone use those on this trip? I used them a lot in Australia/New Zealand and Iceland. Can you see any reason the poles would not be allowed? thanks for any insight!
Nobody in our group used hiking poles. I do not know whether there are any restrictions at the temples. I think that two poles could be cumbersome at some of the places we visited, such as in Cambodia, when scrambling around and through the sites.
I’ve used one hiking pole a couple of times when walking over very rocky terrain on tours.
If you are going to use poles ,it’s a good idea to practice beforehand you go on tour.
My advice to anyone who is near someone using hiking poles is to not be behind them because when not used carefully can be a trip hazard for others. I’ve also almost had my eye poked out when someone pointed at something with a pole. Next time you are around people with poles, see how often people do that!
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A great and very helpful report, Lotus Girl!
I am more confident walking and climbing steps with my trusty trekking poles (aluminum, collapsible, rubber tipped, packed in my check bag). Did anyone use those on this trip? I used them a lot in Australia/New Zealand and Iceland. Can you see any reason the poles would not be allowed? thanks for any insight!
Nobody in our group used hiking poles. I do not know whether there are any restrictions at the temples. I think that two poles could be cumbersome at some of the places we visited, such as in Cambodia, when scrambling around and through the sites.
I found that hiking poles caused me problems when taking photos. I found it hard to juggle everything.
Unless the terrain really demands it, I don't use them.
I’ve used one hiking pole a couple of times when walking over very rocky terrain on tours.
If you are going to use poles ,it’s a good idea to practice beforehand you go on tour.
My advice to anyone who is near someone using hiking poles is to not be behind them because when not used carefully can be a trip hazard for others. I’ve also almost had my eye poked out when someone pointed at something with a pole. Next time you are around people with poles, see how often people do that!
Behind them, in front of them, on either side of them—avoid them. Along with backpacks, there really is a need for hiking pole etiquette.
Once at a Tauck dinner, there was a man who waved his hiking pole around in the air as he was talking and we were eating.
I know there are many who use them appropriately, but they can be very dangerous when not used properly.