Pole or not to Pole!
I’m no spring chicken anymore. Set in that middle age ache stage where in the morning my knees and back let me know they’re still there I have no doubts that for me poles will be a good idea. I’ve never used poles before planning the three peaks and like everything I’m finding there are endless options out there. Some seem really affordable and others run to insane prices. So what’s the big deal and should everyone use poles? I don’t envisage needing to use poles on the ascent, the descent is another matter entirely. Walking down any of the peaks will jar the knees, ankles and back. The idea of poles is to take some of that pressure away and give a better purchase. Not only that they will give you support to stop you twisting an ankle or tweaking a knee. The latter is my main concern. My ankles are well supported in my walking boots but my knee has been playing me up for years. As a side note, never move a sofa until you are sure the other end i...