[blindkid] Trekking Poles (Hiking Poles) Suggestions Wanted

[SUSAN POLANSKY]

Jason has been hiking our local mountains for many years using his usual long white cane. The NFB of Maryland recently sponsored a hike of a portion of the Appalachian Trail. We were not able to go but they had a great turn out and all hiked with there usual canes. 
Susan T. Polansky


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From: Richard Holloway <rholloway at gopbc.org>
To: "Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 4:11 PM
Subject: [blindkid] Trekking Poles (Hiking Poles) Suggestions Wanted

I think this came up a while back. I'm wondering what works best for hiking as far as finding your way with no vision on a nature walk hike etc.. I am aware of trekking poles or hiking poles and thinking this is the way to go for my daughter age 10 (no light perception).

What have others found? Got any suggestions of what works best or what to avoid? General guidelines or specific product references are all welcome.

My gut says to look for one piece rugged poles. As far as length I wonder if there is a preferred reference from users who have experimented with them. Even if I find some to explore in a store before we buy (as opposed to mail order) it isn't going to be the same as a test outing on a trail in the woods.

I know it may take more than one purchase to find the optimal solution but there better our starting point the better!

Thanks.
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