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Which trekking poles to choose? Check out what to look for when buying one
When going to the mountains, you should take care of every detail, even the smallest. In addition to comfortable shoes and a well-chosen backpack, it is worthwhile to have trekking poles with you, which will help you overcome the most difficult sections of the route. What will be the best ones and what to follow when buying them?
Trekking is gaining more and more followers every year. Deciding to hike conducted in difficult terrain, it is worth remembering not only about good physical preparation or appropriate shoes designed for outdoor activities. I write about how to choose trekking shoes here:
Trekking poles, whose career began in the glow of Reinhold Messner’s glory, can be very helpful on an expedition. The Italian Himalayan climber used models of adjustable length, similar to skiing. Today, the sight of tourists with such supports surprises less and less. The question is, are they really necessary?
