Category: Trekking Advice
Women’s trekking poles are similar if not the same as traditional unisex hiking poles. Most manufacturers do not make women’s trekking poles as most women can comfortably use . If …
Walking can be defined as movement by means of putting one foot in front of the other. Sounds simple enough. But when it comes to planning your long-dreamed-of trip …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You’ve have probably wondered and seen people using these things, walking with “hiking poles” or “trekking poles” through the mountains or hiking trail. What are they for? They are trekking poles and …
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 …
