Contents no. 13 - April 2023:
Should you use trekking poles?
Hiking in the Chartreuse: escape into the green!
What safety accessories do you need for hiking?
Should you use trekking poles?
For a long time I hiked without trekking poles. But that was a long time ago… Since taking them up, I have never let them go, at least on longer hikes.
Some RayonRando visitors are unsure whether to use poles. They wonder about their usefulness, and perhaps how to use them. It is true that walking with just one pole, or without properly supporting yourself on your poles, offers limited benefits.
Here I address the first part of that question: the advantages and disadvantages of using trekking poles.
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Hiking in the Chartreuse:
escape into the green!
Before it is a green or yellow liqueur, Chartreuse is a destination! There is much to discover. To whet your appetite, here are 2 ideas for beautiful hikes in the Chartreuse:
- The Pravouta circuit with views of the Dent de Crolles (half a day)
- A multi-day route between Grande Sure and Charmant Som (2 to 3 days with wild camping)
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What safety accessories do you need for hiking?
There are many possible unexpected incidents when hiking: severe weather, injury, illness, getting lost or broken equipment. A small mishap can sometimes put us in danger if we cannot deal with it.
Besides my first aid kit, I therefore never go hiking without various safety accessories. Here is a short list of what I generally use. It is an example, without claiming to be exhaustive or suitable for every situation.
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