Ania in action

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, which decided to climb up my leg during a Nordic walk in Great Falls National Park, VA

Ania on Maryland Heights, above Harper's Ferry, WV

Marek and Ewa at Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia. As you can see, here we are using adjustable length poles, simply because the terrain at Sky Meadows is varied, with many uphill and consequently a lot of downhill trails.

Marek at Sky Meadows State Park

Ania and Ewa taking a break on the trail at Sky Meadows State Park

Is that an oxymoron, or what? Ania and Ewa before heading for the Shenandoah and Hawksbill Mt.

My pack (with adjustable poles - used only on the approach and descent) on top of Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park. During the rock scrambles and bouldering on the ridge, poles would just get in the way.

Hats in Harpers' Ferry, WV