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 a hike and especially in winter.
Whether it is winter or summer, it is usually a short way into a hill climb or a mountain ascent that I remember why I like my trekking poles. The poles are a great aid to an uphill hike and take some of the strain from my leg muscles.
