I'm always on the hunt for the perfect hiking staff. The older I get, the more inclined I am to use one.

I prefer natural materials. (High tech poles have so many benefits but they've never felt quite right to me.) My usual choice is something temporarily foraged from the bush, but in fall and winter that can be diificult because of the rain and snow.

I've got an old rake handle but it's a little too thin for my liking On advice gathered here, I just picked up a wooden shovel handle to try on my next trek.

Thanks for the on-going wisdom sharing, gang!