There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed ...

A trekking pole might just be the most useful hillwalking tool at our disposal. David Lintern tests the best trekking poles ...

This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use poles for hill walking: Why should I use poles? Walking poles help reduce stress on the knees. Stepping down causes the cartilage of the knee ...

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That's because Nordic walking is, at a basic level, walking with poles. The exercise started as a way for cross-country ...

That's because Nordic walking is, at a basic level, walking with poles. The exercise started as a way for cross-country skiers to keep up their training sans snow, but has evolved into a year ...

Ever heard of Nordic walking? It’s a technique that uses poles to drive you along as you walk. It looks a bit like skiing but you don’t need any snow! In fact, Nordic walking first gained ...