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 ...

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Hiking poles aren’t just for older folks with cranky joints. A good pair of hiking poles is essential gear for the trail—just like hiking boots, hiking socks, hiking pants, and hiking packs. Not only ...

TREKKING POLES ARE a polarizing topic for athletes in a wide variety of sports and outdoor adventures. Some think they're every bit as essential as a good pair of hiking boots, sunscreen, and a first ...

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 ...

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 isn’t ...

Trekking poles joined my hiking entourage a decade ago, mostly for balance when crossing uneven terrain (streams) and to relieve stress on knees, but my first three sets were too long and bulky to fit ...

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Trekking poles, also known as trekking sticks or hiking poles, help you balance, save energy and protect your joints. They ...

The new Silva Carbon trail running poles are a wonderfully light yet strong set of running and trekking poles made from 100% 3K carbon, with a unique glove attachment to rival the likes of Leki and ...

Trekking poles are great, if not essential, pieces of gear for all sorts of activities. As such, their design and utility varies greatly. While some hiking poles are fixed length, like ski poles, many ...