Hiking or trekking poles in Chiang Mai?

[Genericnic]

Found a prior post in the BKK forum that showed places to get trekking poles in BKK, however, I am in CM and was wondering if there was a place here to get them. I am looking for something like the Leki or Black Diamond poles. If I can't find them here, I can always head down to BKK but would be so much handier to find them here.

Any help appreciated.

David

[ChiangMai101]

I bought some at Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures. They are situated at 55/3 Ratchapakhinai Road in the old city.

[Genericnic]

I bought some at Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures. They are situated at 55/3 Ratchapakhinai Road in the old city.

Thanks. I'll head over and check them out.

David

[wolf5370]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

[pgrahmm]

I believe I've seen them at the night bazaar also.....

[CMMCB]

Be careful. A few of the no-name cheapo ones I've sen in CM flex alarmingly when you put any weight on them at all. Avoid.

[BuriramRes]

Plenty of eucaliptus poles in Issan!

[dickyknee]

plenty of poles in Poland too, though some might believe there are more in London. I haven't seen any hiking poles in chiang mai sorry.

[uptheos]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

I think you're talking of the 'legendary' Hillpiggy-Smythe Burmese Army Trekking sticks, that fold in half to fit in your backpack. Not the type of trekking stick the OP is looking for, as below.

[Genericnic]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

I have one of the Burmese walking sticks already. I need something way more durable. I am in the initial planning stages of hiking the Appalachian Trail in the US next year. It is about 2,180 miles long.

David

[Genericnic]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

I think you're talking of the 'legendary' Hillpiggy-Smythe Burmese Army Trekking sticks, that fold in half to fit in your backpack. Not the type of trekking stick the OP is looking for, as below.

Right you are Uptheos.

David

[uptheos]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

I have one of the Burmese walking sticks already. I need something way more durable. I am in the initial planning stages of hiking the Appalachian Trail in the US next year. It is about 2,180 miles long.

David

How long do you think it will take you to complete the trail?

What's going to be the hardest part for you?

[Genericnic]

They used to sell them in the Red Lion (Night Bazaar - behind Burger King) - fold up Burmese walking sticks I think they were called - but hiking poles they be - If I remember right they were pretty cheap too

I have one of the Burmese walking sticks already. I need something way more durable. I am in the initial planning stages of hiking the Appalachian Trail in the US next year. It is about 2,180 miles long.

David

How long do you think it will take you to complete the trail?

What's going to be the hardest part for you?

I'm assuming I will fall in with the bulk of folks and take about 6 months. I'll most likely start in early March and finish sometime in early September. Doing the northbound route, you have to finish by October 15 to do the whole trail since they close Baxter State Park (where the northern end is located) on October 15.

The hardest part for me (and for most people from what I have read) is just getting up and doing the hike every day - 15 miles a day is average. It is going to be a challenge for sure.

David