We each had a pair of trekking poles that helped steady us.

Trekking poles and walking slowly can ease some of the discomfort.

Again, I blessed the trekking poles, which helped anchor my steps.

Unlike the trekking poles, they're designed for single use.

For the same reason, metal-tipped trekking poles are not allowed on the trail.

Along the same lines, trekking poles can be used to set up a Bivouac shelter.

Bring your ski or trekking poles if you have 'em and perhaps something warm to sip.

The hardest thing was keeping balance as the currents were very strong, and most people needed 1 or 2 trekking poles to get across.

Some people like to use sprung trekking poles, especially on long steep descents.

Trekking poles are useful on long descents and for river crossings.

Hikers who take to snowshoes in winter find trekking poles especially useful.

Our trekking poles certainly earned their money's-worth as we required 3-point contact for much of the route.

Snowshoers often use trekking poles as an accessory to help them keep their balance on the snow.

Although I've bought her two pairs of trekking poles, she still hikes without anything in her hands.

A pair of collapsible trekking poles is very handy.

We dropped our ropes and trekking poles and silently drank in the view.

This makes proper footwear and bringing in trekking poles or a walking stick essential.

Trekking poles can help keep you balanced.

Trekking poles are recommended, though not necessary.

From there Masters have developed a sophisticated range of walking and trekking poles and are a world leader in this area.

Not to be recommended without Trekking poles!

Some backpacking tents are designed to use trekking poles as tent poles.

Tracks, makers of high-end walking staffs and trekking poles.

Trekking poles for treacherous terrain and a pee bottle are optional but helpful items.

I dug my trekking poles in and began the climb, watching each foot placement as I stepped on the slope.

We'll need them later for hiking sticks and tent poles.

In the early phases hiking sticks can be helpful.

I will deal with hiking sticks in some more detail in the next column.

I am getting a steady flow of correspondence on the merits of hiking sticks.

It seems that there are two schools of thought in favour of taking hiking sticks or poles tramping.

That has some folks rattling their hiking sticks and others revving their engines.

Precautions include spotting the situation ahead, keeping knees bent and weight forward, using hiking sticks, and brushing aside the gravel where possible.

Hiking Sticks I have had a fair amount of correspondence on hiking sticks.

I have left the growing debate raised by my comments on hiking sticks in the last column until I have a few more contributions in order to make a meal of it.

However, I think what I object to the most is the advertisement for a well-advertised hiking stick which claims that hiking sticks will remove thousands of kilograms of load from your knees.

Hiking sticks are not required for any other hiking situation and should not - mainly for reason of safety - be used all the time, as a rule, particularly not by children and youths.

Trekking poles (also known as hiking poles, hiking sticks or walking poles) are a common hiking accessory used to assist walkers with their rhythm and provide stability on rough terrain.

In this photograph, it is stained a yellowish-orange, and she envisions the two sisters, Ev and Kristin, with their hiking sticks, squinting in the sun, the photograph on the dresser in their bedroom.

Built in 1928 on a plateau three miles north of the village of Canadensis in northeastern Pennsylvania, the 166-room resort still retains a 1920's atmosphere, including a coffee shop selling "patent medicines" and hiking sticks that have "Skytop" emblazoned in brass.

Modern hiking poles are made of aluminum (or composite materials).

The terrain can be very difficult to walk through in places and we found the hiking poles we had with us a great benefit.

Some tents, particularly very lightweight models, actually use hiking poles as their structural supports.

Poles You won't get far without some collapsible hiking poles.

Hiking poles may also reduce the likelihood of back injuries by spreading the load across multiple points.

Some trail runners use ultra light hiking poles (which are often not allowed during competition) to increase speed and stability.

Examples of the latter are tripods, hiking poles, or similar telescoping device.

"We hardly need to use specialist equipment any more," said Flores, as he packed hiking poles into his truck after a climb.

Monday, above tree line, he tried signaling a helicopter, waving his hiking poles and reflective bivvy sack.

"We're really lucky," said Mary Lee, who was ready for the short hike through the canyon with her backpack, hat and hiking poles.

Serious hikers bring Neoprene booties, hiking poles and waterproof gear for their belongings.

"The terrain is getting a lot harder," he said, wielding hiking poles down the rocky north side of Bear Mountain.

• Do not hold on to metal hiking poles or ice axes during a storm, as they are excellent conductors of electricity.

Anyone attempting this trail should have proper boots, water, and preferably hiking poles though many people hike without poles.

Radakovich dropped one of his hiking poles and reached for his bear-repellent spray on his belt.

Hiking poles and instep crampons are recommended for brutally cold days when trails at the high elevations may be icy.

Debbie's hiking poles flashed, her feet traipsed sprightly on the dirt trail, legs pumping mechanically.

When I woke up the next morning, I found that a porcupine had chewed up the handles of my hiking poles.

With one bad knee (which underwent surgery a few months later) I crept down at a snail's pace, thankful for the invention of flexible hiking poles.

Hiking poles are useful for going up and down hills, of which there are many on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.

Using hiking poles, the rescuers crossed the forceful waters of a series of deep-braided rivers to reach a sand bar near the quicksand portion of the lake.

More distressing was Lydia leaving her hiking poles behind in a small enclave after we needed to escape the rain/snow under some trees as we were waiting for our rides.

It depicts him leaning against a crate whilst holding a pair of hiking poles in one hand and two of "his" beloved sled dog pups in the other.

I especially love that you can borrow any gear you might have forgotten or don't own, from hiking poles to snowshoes to fishing poles, rain gear or an extra layer.

Trekking poles (also known as hiking poles, hiking sticks or walking poles) are a common hiking accessory used to assist walkers with their rhythm and provide stability on rough terrain.

But walking poles are being suggested for use as part of a regular exercise routine.

He took another halting step forward, supporting his weight with two walking poles.

The striking thing for me is that everyone is using walking poles; even the young ones.

The walking poles, too, were a joy, taking the strain off knees and thighs.

The range is completed with a choice of socks, walking poles, & gaiters.

If you have your own ice-axe/walking poles and crampons, please bring them.

While the manufacturers claim that walking poles create an upper-body workout, the effects appear to be limited.

I found the treks strenuous but doable (with the help of walking poles).

But with the help of some trusty walking poles - "worth their weight in gold" - he survived to tell the tale.

The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles similar to ski poles.

Nordic walking poles are significantly shorter than those recommended for cross-country skiing.

We carried just daypacks and walking poles, while our porters went ahead with our bags.

They have their telescoping walking poles and their beards.

On weekends, morning trains are filled with elderly hikers heading into the mountains with walking poles.

New Nordic walking poles a boon.

The tips of walking poles will need replacing when they wear down, and the adjustable joints will eventually give up the ghost.

Nordic walking poles feature a range of grips and wrist-straps, or rarely, no wrist-strap at all.

High-Point (withdrawn, sold a limited number of equipment lines, notably walking poles and tents)

Occasionally hikers pass by, most of them elderly men with walking poles and cheery smiles who look like jolly elves.

Exerstrider Products of Madison, Wis., also makes walking poles.

Walking poles materials vary from budget plastic grips to texturised versions, rubber, or cork composite.

Street lighting poles, sailing ship masts, walking poles, etc.

To whittle my waist and work my arms and back muscles, she suggests using Nordic walking poles.

Walking poles come in handy on this walk as it's a bit of a slog up to Sgiath Chull.

It is the largest distributor of Nordic walking poles in Canada and was one of the first companies to start training programs for this activity.