Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This ...

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 ...

Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

Our testers put everything from budget aluminum to the fanciest carbon through the wringer. These are the best trekking poles ...

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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 ...

Tips on poles should be rubberized for use on concrete or asphalt and carbide for mountain trails. Wrist straps, to be effective, should be entered with the hand coming up through the loop as if it ...

Recently, we reported on a pretty mind-blowing study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology that suggested improved cardiac function in participants who committed to Nordic walking, which ...

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 ...