Uphill Pole Technique for Trail and Ultrarunners - Steep, Rocky Uphills

In steeper terrain, or terrain that contains waterbars or other rock-type steps, the preferred technique is to use both poles and take 3 steps. Reach the poles up onto the step, and begin applying force to the poles as you step "through" your poles, continue pushing by extending your triceps until you are past your poles, then bring them up again. This allows you to hoist yourself up on to the higher terrain and will also stabilize you during the step up motion, which is particularly useful in technical and even off camber terrain.

With this technique, you can also slightly offset your pole strikes to accommodate for rocks that are in the way, changes in the camber, or even a switchback.

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