Category: Trekking Advice
Trekking poles are an essential tool for hiking and mountaineering. In this article we will give you reasons to use and discuss how to overcome their limitations. Most obviously, …
There are many benefits to using trekking poles. Most obviously, trekking poles reduce the impact of hiking on knee joints and leg muscles. Arm and shoulder muscles support and relieve …
Most of us who are active think that we have a pretty good grasp on the whole walking thing, right? And sure, doing a simple hike in a local …
Long-distance hiking, particularly when done with a heavy backpack, can generate a significant amount of physical stress. Use trekking poles to decrease the strain placed upon your body and …
Few items compare to the overall versatility of trekking poles. Over the years, we’ve been in a lot of remote places and we are continually surprised in the variety of ways in which …
You just got a brand new fresh pair of . They look great, but how do you use them? Proper adjustments, maintenance, and correct use are all key to get the …
You’ve purchased a brand new pair of shiny trekking poles. Now that you have them in hand, how do you get the most value out of them? Start by …
As boomers age and remain active, interest is soaring in trekking poles as well as walking canes and hiking sticks. Sales of the aluminum or carbon variety, sold singular …
I have hiked and backpacked for years without trekking poles. I’ve seen plenty of people using them, but always thought they would be more of a nuisance than a …
One of the most common mistakes—and one of the simplest to correct—has to do with how you use the trekking pole straps. With rare exception, every trekking pole features …
