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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We test the best trekking poles 2026

A trekking pole might just be the most useful hillwalking tool at our disposal. David Lintern tests the best trekking poles ...
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, ...
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Which Black Diamond trekking poles are best? If you’ve ever slipped and fallen while hiking, maybe you’ve wished you had trekking poles. I know I have. There’s nothing more inconvenient than having to ...