Walking poles can help with balance and reduce strain on your joints. Adjusting trekking poles so your elbow is bent helps you to use them properly. The right walking poles can make your walks safer ...

Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but most hikers won’t leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide extra ...

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 ...