Hiking Poles

Hiking poles or trekking poles can assist in your safety and take some of the pressure off your knees.  I also use them when on snowshoe hikes.

What to look for when purchasing hiking poles:

• Adjustable length – you want telescoping poles for easy transportation to the trailhead and to carry on pack or in hand when not in use.
• Handles – made from a variety of materials including cork. Some are curved to a better hold. All include a wrist strap.
• Construction – lightweight and strong
• Anti shock – this helps reduce pressure on your knees 
• Tip – made from a variety of materials and can be useful on certain types of terrain. Usually comes with rubber covers for when not in use
• Disk – for use when snowshoeing

As some are sold individually make sure you are getting one pair. There are a variety of hiking poles listed below, click on the links to check them out.