Hike & Trek - 10 - Young World Club 
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Hike & Trek – 10

  • POSTED ON: 4 Aug, 2017
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A trekking pole is one of the most useful tools in the world of trekking. It helps you while ascending or descending, while walking on rough terrain and is ever-so-useful while walking on snow.

Should you use a trekking pole like a walking stick or just to stabilise yourself? How long should it be? Should the length vary depending on whether you're climbing up or down? There are lots of common questions when it comes to a trekking pole.


Technically, you can even fashion a trekking pole out of dead wood, but if you have a good trekking pole, which is way more sturdy and useful, then watch this episode to learn how to use it efficiently.