Above him three men are walking, two of them likewise carrying long poles.

But its most striking moments were its passages for men carrying poles.

The sidewalks were crowded with people coming from the slopes, carrying their skis and poles over one shoulder.

Some people, particularly when new to the sport, like to carry ski poles, but normally the hands can be free.

In the old days they usually walked, carrying poles or quarterstaffs, which were useful as weapons.

Carrying poles and enthusiastic smiles on their youthful faces, they'd talked her into joining them.

Eight of the men, wearing yellow capes, carried poles on which was placed the cedar box.

The older girls carried long poles, also draped in ribbons, and a little musical band of boys brought up the rear.

It was nothing fancy, just ordinary sail canvas slung between two carrying poles.

The bags can be used to carry ski poles, he said, which could be considered "a dangerous weapon".