Personal Journey Blog — walk properly
Choosing the Right Poles for your outing
When it comes down to go shopping for walking poles, one must know which one they would need according to the requirements of their outing. One must choose the best walking or trekking pole that perfectly fits the terrain where it’ll be used. A hiking or walking stick is the traditional way to give yourself a little more stability. Some people decide to go for a single pole. A single walking stick or pole can give you stability, especially on loose terrain or when crossing streams. As we’ve mentioned in our previous blogs, a single walking stick can also act...
10 Tips to "Master Your Poles" on Tricky Terrain
Trekking poles reduce impact on joints and help prevent falls on tricky terrain—but only if you use them right. Jayah Faye Paley, creator of training seminars and materials on the topic, offers these tips for getting the most out of your sticks. Use both poles. Using a single trekking pole can create strain on one side of the body and compromise balance. Hold them correctly. Bring your hand up through the bottom of the loop, then straight down on top of the strap, so it lays smoothly across the back of your hand. Avoid gripping the poles tightly, which can...