leegil 0 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I am planning on doing a lot of backcountry (gonna go nuts on this experience). I have never used snowshoes before and I am most likely going to rent them when needed. I do have trekking poles (collapsible) and was wondering if I should bring a set over. I am trying to limit the weight of my checked baggage (one snowboard bag containing everything) to under 20kg and every bit of weight matters. For Niseko backcountry, and other backcountry areas, do you guys/gals carry trekking poles? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 best to have them and not use them than not have them when you need them Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 3 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have previously gone with out but will be taking mine this year. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 When ever I go snow shoeing I bring poles, but thats just me! Reckon better to have them if you can bring them! Link to post Share on other sites
leegil 0 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah, I'll take them. Checked baggage is at approx 23kg but just found out that China Airlines allows one bag for hand luggage and another for personal stuff. That means I can move some of the heavier stuff into hand luggage. Naturally poles will need to be checked-in. Link to post Share on other sites
XBenX 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I always take mine. When are you over there? Link to post Share on other sites
leegil 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I get into Hirafu on afternoon of 2 Feb. First day of boarding will be 3 Feb (to shake off the summer cobwebs). It will probably take a solid day to get the feel again and get use to riding some powdery stuff. Not sure about what is happening as my 'travel partner' has gone to Colorado instead. Soloing this time around. Link to post Share on other sites
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