Should you use trekking poles? Hell yes! As long as you know how to use them. Trekking poles will enable you to trek much more efficiently and reduce pressure on your knees and joints as they distribute the weight of your body and backpack into the ground with four points of contact rather than two. The key though is to use trekking poles correctly. If you use them incorrectly they are basically useless. Below are instructions of how to use trekking poles. There is also an instructional video that shows you how I use trekking poles on the trail in Nepal. Extra Tip: Take the rubber caps off the bottom of the poles, the tip will help you get grip on rock, mud, etc. Do not leave the rubber cap on the trail. Watch this video for more details on how to use trekking poles like a pro! Free Week of Training
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