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 ...

A new study shows for the first time how trekking-poles help hikers maintain muscle function while significantly reducing soreness in the days following a hike. A study by academics at Northumbria ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Make your hike even more beneficial by adding trekking poles. Whether you’re looking to gain more stability, alleviate knee soreness or amp up your calorie burn, trekking poles are the perfect ...