Many people use walking poles (or trekking poles, as they are often known) relatively high up on mountains and when covering ice and steep snow. I know that I’ve done it repeatedly myself. Poles offer great convenience and can help steady one. And they are often already in your hands from lower down the mountain ...
Tag Archive: mountaineering
Tag Archive: mountaineering
When to Switch From Walking Poles to Ice Axe
Many people use walking poles (or trekking poles, as they are often known) relatively high up on mountains and when covering ice and steep snow. I know that I’ve done it repeatedly myself. Poles offer great convenience and can help steady one. And they are often already in your hands from lower down the mountain ...