Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits. By Amanda Loudin Ashley Hawke was originally a skeptic of ...

This article is a transcribed, edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in July 2024. For the original video, go to https://youtu.be/_eXEVJ4rBdE Brad: We ...

How to use trekking poles isn’t as obvious as you might think. You don’t just stab them into the ground as you walk. To get the full benefits you need to know how to set them up and use proper body ...

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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, ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...

There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed unnecessary and cumbersome. But these days, I always pack my poles for a hike ...