Hiking poles

Susanlove316

prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/burn-more-calories-walking-nordic-walking-poles

I love using these and they really boost calorie burn but they also help with climbing hills and balance while hiking woods and trails. Anyone else tried them?

pcotter54

They are very popular in the outdoor group that I belong to. Most of the people who have them say they're super-useful when you're picking your way down a tricky slope. I've heard people say that it's a mistake to get a cheap pair because sometimes they can break-- of course just when you need them!

Susanlove316

I hadn't thought of that and I was hiking some steep trails today! I had a vision of impaling myself when I read your post! LOL I have some intermediate priced ones so I hope that doesn't happen! I think they would be great for older hikers to feel more secure. I was pretty happy with the extra calories burned.

alice_schmalice

I barely made it down the mountain on my last hike. My hiking poles helped save my knees! I love them!

hoecradle

I have a set of easton poles. I keep them in my truck and break them out when above 6000'. They save a ton of wear and tear on the back and knees.

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babbyb1

I hadn't thought of that and I was hiking some steep trails today! I had a vision of impaling myself when I read your post! LOL I have some intermediate priced ones so I hope that doesn't happen! I think they would be great for older hikers to feel more secure. I was pretty happy with the extra calories burned.

I would think that they would be great as well for someone who needs stability due to weight, poor knees, etc. I'm contemplating a pair for myself because I have totaled my ankles more than once.