Are you curious about how to use trekking poles the right way? I’ve been a physical therapist for 15+ years and can tell you that they serve a great purpose for people that want to do longer hikes, have some body or joint pain and it’s backed by science. My husband makes fun ...
When asking any hiking professional how to use trekking poles, you'll likely get a variety of answers because they're valuable in a number of ways. Consider the many ways these can benefit your treking experiences and you may have a different answer as well. More:Hiking Gear Checklist Impro...
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Aluminum hiking poles are more affordable. They’re typically heavier than carbon fibre poles and can be prone to bending. They’re a good choice if you’re new to hiking or will be using them for day hikes. Related Reading:The Best Snowshoes: How to Find the Right Ones for You The ...
1. To use One or Two Hiking Poles? There are no rules for this. For me, it depends on how much support I want and how long the hike is going to be. For example, if I’m going to walk on easy terrain, I will take one just for support. The same is true if the hike is les...
Use both poles. Using a single trekking pole can create strain on one side of the body and compromise balance. Hold them correctly. Bring your hand up through the bottom of the loop, then straight down on top of the strap, so it lays smoothly across the back of your hand. Avoid grippi...
With trekking poles, you can determine if an area is too muddy to walk through or how deep a puddle goes. You can also use them to push thorny plants and branches out of the way, and swipe away spider webs. 4. They’ll give you stability. Photo via Grand Canyon NPSGrand Canyon Nati...
Using the wrist strap on your poles incorrectly can make you work harder than you need to. First, if your poles specify left and right (check the straps for indicators) make sure you’re using the correct pole for your hand. Slide your hand through the bottom of the wrist strap and gri...
Both sizes have an internal locking mechanism for folding and extending the poles, which is a very nice feature that avoids the sometimes tricky push-button lock system of some other poles. The external speed-lock lever is very smooth and easy to use, even with gloves on, and makes it ...
12. Re: Trekking poles 1 year ago Save We just did this hike. There were a ton of people using poles who clearly had no idea how to use them -- it looked dangerous. We did not use them. I think it all depends on whether you are used to using poles or not. Reply Report ...