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Whether you are on a short hike or a long backpacking trek, here's what you need to know.

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 ...

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A great pair of trekking poles will boost your comfort and stamina on the trail — and spare you from some post-hike aches and pains. Travel + Leisure / David Hattan Trekking poles are an important — ...

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

A reliable pair of walking poles can be an essential part of your hiking gear. They help improve balance on rough or uneven ground, reduce strain on your legs, and make climbing or descending hills ...