“Outdoor Idaho” host Bruce Reichert uses trekking poles to help him descend a steep stretch of trail in the Boulder Mountains near Ketchum. Chadd Cripe ccripe@idahostatesman.com Trekking poles are ...

Whether you're not so steady on your feet right now or looking to amp up your walking routine, walking poles just might be the secret weapon you've been waiting for. While walking and hiking are ...

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 ...

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

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Trekking poles are modern versions of staffs that date back to Moses for easing the way along difficult routes, catching your balance and prodding the occasional sheep along the way. Although no ...

The best walking poles help to improve balance on rough or uneven ground, and reduce strain on your legs, making climbing or descending hills noticeably easier. Along with the best travel backpacks ...

Can a £70 pair of carbon fibre trekking poles really compete with premium rivals costing twice the price? We took them into ...