Trekking Pole Tips from the Experts

Trekking poles are an important part of any hiker’s gear, providing support and increasing endurance and speed. Using trekking poles properly will add much needed stability on rough terrain, when ascending uphill or downhill, or give some relief to your joints even on a long steady hike. Here are some tips from the experts on how to get the most value from your trekking poles. 

Adjust Length to the Right Height

In order to get the most from your trekking poles, it is important to adjust the length to the right height for you and your hike. You should always have your arms bent at a comfortable 90° angle with the tip of the pole on the ground. You’ll want to make a quick adjust when hiking downhill or uphill, lengthening your pole for downhill and shortening a bit for uphill treks at about 5-10 cm to get the right amount of support.

Use the Wrist Straps

The wrist straps, when used properly, will help to support your weight without exerting too much energy to grip the handle. 

Quick and Easy Pole Locks

You’ll want to make sure that your trekking poles are easy to adjust so that you can quickly get the right height for hiking different terrain. 

Find Your Rhythm

With just a little practice, you’ll quickly learn how to get the most from your trekking poles. By swinging your arms in a natural rhythm, your poles provide support while propelling you forward. 

Consider Trekking Pole Material

Cascade Mountain Tech offers a variety of trekking poles in various materials such as:

• Carbon fiber

• 3k carbon fiber

• Lightweight carbon fiber

• Aluminum

Each type of material provides benefits to your individual style and type of hikes you have planned. Select a trekking pole with the material and collapsible options that meet your needs for hiking and packing. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers a wide selection of trekking poles and expert assistance for help in evaluating all the options to find the right poles for you. Our hiking gear includes comfortable camp chairs, camp bedding with sleeping pads and mummy sleeping bags and high-quality coolers that keep ice for up to 10 days. 

Cascade Mountain Tech offers quality gear and experienced assistance for all your hiking needs. We believe in making outdoor adventure and exploration available to all. Contact us with any questions and to learn how to select and get the most from your hiking trekking poles.