Trekking Poles 101 Everything you need to know

Trekking Poles are me most essential piece of gear on the trail. They make hiking over rough terrain easier and provide support for your knees, ankles, and feet. Knowing the benefits and how to properly use trekking poles along with the purpose of accessories will allow you to hike safely in all 4 seasons on a variety of surfaces.

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[JeanMaterazzo]

My daughter got me the poles to help me walk with more confidence and it does! I’m an 80 year old woman. Thank you for your great instructions.

[PDawgWms]

Thanks for the video. I have only partial meniscus in my right knee and can’t run anymore. I, therefore, walk. Since discovering trekking poles, I have increased the intensity of my daily and weekend walks which has helped me get into the upper portion of my target heart zone to maximize my walking and improve my overall health.

[simon]

Invested in a pair of hiking poles for my hiking trip in a few weeks. This video is very helpful for a beginner like myself. Thanks!

[hypertensive]

Great video. I literally cannot walk up and down hills without them

[jeannedumphy]

Great video. I just purchased poles as recommended by my orthopedic doctor. I appreciate your thoroughness in showing how to adjust as well as how to use them.❤

[edrader]

on flat ground the poles should be tilted backward and not pass the front of your foot. the way you show is not correct, imo. that's a very passive use of poles that will not benefit you much

[scarymovieloops]

New to trekking poles and this video is super informative and helpful

[mickbear]

Thanks for the great advice. I’ve just taken up hiking, just to expand my photography, and I’m going to buy hiking poles, to help me along the way. They seem like a very good idea. 👍

[shawncat]

Thank you for this! A simple tutorial in a language that I can understand! Good job!

[harplayer]

Thank you so much for this video! I've had a hip and knee replacement one my right side, but now need my left knee replaced. This poles and the techniques you've shared are giving me confidence and a great sense of balance and stability! I have some spinal stenosis in my lower back...so standing and walking distances can be painful. These poles distribute the energy and help me walk further and for a longer time! Love this video! Thanks again!❤

[chalion]

Thank you for the quick explanation. I was on the fence about buying a pair, but kept putting them off because I thought I wouldn't need them. Your video changed my mind and just ordered a set from your link.

Thank you.

[TheKcamer]

About to do my first hike with trekking poles, had no idea about the different tips and their uses thank you very much :)

[arildbergstrm]

Norwegian walking sticks. Originally ski poles. Length to your shoulder. But when sombody made them adjustable, they could also be used for walking

[worshipchrist]

Very good, Thank You. I wonder about which tip or basket to use for walking through woods slightly hilly. Do you ever not use any rubber tips on the end?

[jaimennadia]

Assembly of the other trekking pole was what I would have like to have seen, as it resembles the one I have.

[walleyehunter]

I used to wonder why people would need trekking poles, And after 7 kms hiking up to the summit I was looking for tree branches to try and save my sore knees ! So I just bought a set of poles for my next adventure ! Thanks for the tips

[kymbo]

6:06 you said every time you take a step, you move the opposite pole. but in footage later in the video showing you walking, your feet move more often than your hands - maybe twice as much from what I can tell. so I am wondering, is it very important that you move your hands as often as your legs?

[haleyh]

Wonderful video! Thanks so much! Feel ready to try mine out for the first time now 🙂

[Roshan_K]

It also can be used for self defence, a lot of creatures might come across when u are in their territory, be snakes roaches or animals

[kristofsportingdogs]

the 120 marker on your pole (that you use to know to where to extend the second part) is the hight of your pole, WHEN you extend the first section (the part that you only extend to the text www.) completely, and then the second part to the 120 mark. Then you know your pole is actually 120cm long. 

Almost all telescopic poles have this kind of marking. If you use this technique, you always now how to setup every pair, without any difficulty. The way you do it, you will have do trial and error to get the hight back just right, with every other pair (since that www. part of text, that you use isn't on every pair, let alone on the same place)