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 ...

Trekking poles, hiking poles, walking sticks — whatever you call them, these thin metal shafts can make a world of difference while you’re hiking or walking. And no, using the best trekking poles ...

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Trekking poles and Nordic walking aren’t just for hikers—they’re a game-changer for anyone wanting a more effective, joint-friendly workout. By engaging your upper body and improving stability, they ...

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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 ...

If you’ve never used a pair of trekking poles for hiking, you’re in for a treat. They’re useful for so many things: They help improve your balance when you’re picking your way along rough or unstable ...

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 ...

Looking to equip outdoor adventurers with a few survival-oriented tricks up their sleeves, Canadian startup Toporo has taken to Kickstarter with a trekking pole that does just that. From the outside ...

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“Outdoor Idaho” host Bruce Reichert uses trekking poles to help him descend a steep stretch of trail in the Boulder Mountains near Ketchum. Chadd Cripe ccripe@idahostatesman.com Trekking poles are ...

In 2002, on day eight of my first-ever thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, I descended to the Nantahala Outdoor Center at mile 138 with a deflated spirit, a crushingly heavy pack, shin splints, and ...