Not so long ago, trekking poles, high-tech hiking sticks with ergonomic grips and spring-loaded suspensions, were used only by the most serious professional wilderness guides in the U.S. But, in the ...

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

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Walking by itself is fantastic exercise. Walking with spring-loaded poles? Even better. In addition to the many benefits of walking, toting a form of resistance offers a workout for ...

Trekking poles have come a long way since they were called long sticks. However, constantly having to adjust your trekking poles on uneven terrain remains annoying at best and dangerous at worst. With ...

Leki should need little introduction. Few outdoors brands have managed to gain such a monopoly on its principal area of expertise. Since founder Karl Lenhart invented the Leki Fix in 1963, the brand's ...

These fully adjustable trekking poles come with a variety of accessories, including a rifle mount. Plus, they come wrapped in a Mossy Oak pattern. These poles are a favorite for thru hikers, ...

I’m a freelance writer specializing in travel, tech, and the outdoors. I’m the proud owner of too much hiking gear. I’ve got different shoes for different occasions, layers upon layers of ...

Due for release in spring/summer 2025, Leki says its Skytera FX Carbon SL pole has been designed for “minimum profile” with “maximum performance”. That’s a fair analysis. This nifty trekking pole is ...

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