trekking poles
Gear Review: Mountainsmith Andesite Trekking Poles
Making gear lighter is the name of the game right now, and Mountainsmith joins the club in the trekking pole department with the new Andesite Trekking Poles. Designed for the...
The Science Behind Trekking Poles
A look into the science behind using trekking poles for your Appalachian Trail trip.
Gear Galore
If at first you buy the wrong gear, research and research some more. The first thing I wanted to do when I decided I was going to hike the AT...
In Praise of Trekking Poles
I am obviously now a trekking pole convert. I rarely hit the trail without them.
The Advantages of Trekking Poles 101
Are you getting the most out of yourself while backpacking? Trekking poles provide important advantages to hikers, regardless of age, physique, or joint strength.
Gear Review: Black Diamond’s Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Trekking poles can make hiking and trekking easier and more efficient if used with proper technique. I rarely hike without my trekking poles, no matter if the terrain is flat...