The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A reliable pair of walking poles can be an essential ...

For hikers, in particular, "Trekking poles help transfer a meaningful portion of load from the legs to the upper body, ...

ST. LOUIS — Rich Orr gave his wife, Jill, a pair of trekking poles. She wasn’t impressed. “She stubbornly resisted using them on a flat or moderate slope,” he said. “She would drag them or put them ...

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, ...

Over the last couple of years, as I’ve got more into trail running, I’ve realized they can be super useful for brisker adventures too. After all, a lot of trail running – or mountain running anyway – ...

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, ...

If you’ve never used a pair of trekking poles for hiking, you’re in for a treat. They’re useful for so many things: They help improve your balance when you’re picking your way along rough or unstable ...

Poles are a matter of personal taste, some people don’t hill walk without them, others prefer not to add an extra bit of kit to their pack. This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use ...

Nordic walking is a full-body, low-impact workout that consists of walking using specialized poles. When done correctly, it can engage up to 90% of your muscles and offer an intense cardiovascular and ...