Leki should need little introduction. Few outdoors brands have managed to gain such a monopoly on its principal area of expertise. Since founder Karl Lenhart invented the Leki Fix in 1963, the brand's ...

Due for release in spring/summer 2025, Leki says its Skytera FX Carbon SL pole has been designed for “minimum profile” with “maximum performance”. That’s a fair analysis. This nifty trekking pole is ...

Leki is to trekking poles what Hoover is to vacuum cleaners and Coca Cola is to… cola. This is in that many people don’t refer to trekking poles as poles, but as ‘Lekis’. They are very much synonymous ...

The time to start hiking with trekking poles was yesterday. This simple piece of outdoor equipment extends your limbs, giving you more power and stability on the trails. They lessen the impact on your ...

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

Which hiking pole is best? Whether you hike to experience the beauty of nature or are focused on getting your daily 10,000 steps in, hiking poles are valuable pieces of gear. Not only does this simple ...

Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but nowadays, most hikers won’t leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide ...