I used to think that carrying trekking poles wasn't worth the bother. Then the knee I injured in my teens got a little worse, and suddenly a good trekking pole became my best friend for navigating steep downhills at speed. Do you absolutely have to h...
First, let's clarify what is the benefit of trekking poles. This may make you more clear about your determination to buy a pair of trekking poles. 1. Trekking poles, just like ski poles, let your arms help you forward and up. Whether walking on flat ...