Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This ...

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This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use poles for hill walking: Why should I use poles? Walking poles help reduce stress on the knees. Stepping down causes the cartilage of the knee ...

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows you how to use walking poles. At the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), ...

Like many people I once held a bit of prejudice towards trekking poles. Initially seeing them as props for the old, injured or overweight, eventually I came to my senses after borrowing a friend ...

It's basically a walking technique that uses poles (not trekking poles) to help propel you along various terrain, firing up your upper and lower body muscles in the process. Although it’s ...

Ever heard of Nordic walking? It’s a technique that uses poles to drive you along as you walk. It looks a bit like skiing but you don’t need any snow! In fact, Nordic walking first gained ...