I tested 9 different pairs of trekking poles in the mountains of Colorado to find the very best. Only 2 are worth your money.

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This guide reviews the best walking poles tested by our experts.

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The best trekking poles can do wonders for casual walkers, backpackers and thru-hikers alike. More than just a fancy set of sticks, trekking poles provide stability and support on rough terrain, ...

The lonely utility pole at Columbia Pike and S. Frederick Street in Sept. (staff photo by Matt Blitz) The lonely utility pole protruding into a Columbia Pike intersection has not come down yet, the ...

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 ...

The lonely utility pole at Columbia Pike and S. Frederick Street (staff photo by Matt Blitz) A lonely utility pole protruding into the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Frederick Street is expected ...