Not so long ago, trekking poles, high-tech hiking sticks with ergonomic grips and spring-loaded suspensions, were used only by the most serious professional wilderness guides in the United States.

We’re constantly hearing about the benefits of walking – and for good reason! The free exercise is helping people heal their health, lose weight and transform their lives for the better. Now, folks ...

I came upon my new winter activity almost by accident. I was heading out for a hike through my local forest preserve when I decided to take a pair of trekking poles. I’d fallen in love with them on a ...

I used to think trekking poles were for weenies – walking sticks for gearheads. Then I got old(er).Apparently, so has everyone else. A decade ago, I rarely encountered anyone tapping along a trail, ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...

Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to ski poles or hiking sticks—giving you a full-body workout every time you take ...

Canes and crutches, have helped thousands of people get off the couch safely but since their inception back in 1997, Nordic walking poles have helped many walk comfortably again. Using Nordic walking ...

Some carry it for support while walking and some carry it for style or to wield authority or even for defensive reasons. Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword ...