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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 — ...

A trekking pole might just be the most useful hillwalking tool at our disposal. David Lintern tests the best trekking 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 ...

Whether or not hikers should be using trekking poles has been debated in the outdoor community for years. While durable poles can be expensive, the benefits certainly outweigh the drawbacks.

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