The fundamental essentials for hiking haven't changed. They might have evolved and been refined over the years, but a compass ...

Like general walking, Nordic walking can help improve cardiovascular health. One study conducted on patients with coronary ...

which involves walking sticks or trekking poles. Compared to normal walking, the addition of poles or sticks forces the walker to engage the upper body muscles, as well as the lower body, for more ...

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This guide reviews the best walking poles tested by our experts.

There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed unnecessary and cumbersome. But these days, I always pack my poles for ...

I must be an intimidating site when I come barreling down a path swinging my poles in tandem with my stride. Sometimes people ...

After 140 miles of testing on trails in California’s Eastern Sierra, we’ve determined that the Black Diamond Pursuit Trekking Poles are the best for most hikers.

Often when using gear overlanding, camping or hiking, good enough is good enough. Many pieces of equipment from tent stakes ...

Trekking poles reduce joint impact, improve your balance, and can be used for a range of different sports, from hiking to skiing. Who needs hiking poles? Well, anyone who hikes, I’d argue. Day ...

Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits.