Our testers put everything from budget aluminum to the fanciest carbon through the wringer. These are our favorite trekking ...

Whether or not hikers should be using trekking poles has been debated in the outdoor community for years. While durable poles can be expensive, the benefits certainly outweigh the drawbacks.

After a more than 100-foot fall, a hiker “was barely holding on” as they clung to a cliff with hiking poles, California ...

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 ...