There are loads of reasons you need trekking poles. The most obvious is that they simply make hiking or running much easier, particularly if you’re covering significant distances or carrying a ...

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 ...

When Tim Tollefson showed up at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc — widely considered the Super Bowl of ultra running — for the first time in August 2015, he felt out of place. Not because he was an American ...

Which trekking poles are best for hiking? The perfect companion for a steep uphill climb, dangerous water crossing or slippery patch of snow, a sturdy pair of trekking poles can be a literal lifesaver ...

Like many people I once held a bit of prejudice towards trekking poles. Initially seeing them as props for the old, injured ...

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I used to think trekking poles were for weenies – walking sticks for gearheads. Then I got old(er).Apparently, so has everyone else. A decade ago, I rarely encountered anyone tapping along a trail, ...

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How to use trekking poles isn’t as obvious as you might think. You don’t just stab them into the ground as you walk. To get the full benefits you need to know how to set them up and use proper body ...