I tested 9 different pairs of trekking poles in the mountains of Colorado to find the very best. Only 2 are worth your money.

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This guide reviews the best walking poles tested by our experts.

With their majestic peaks, alpine lakes, and boundless views spanning Colorado and beyond, the Rocky Mountains provide some ...

You’ve seen people using them — walking with “ski poles” through the mountains — but what are they for? Trekking poles add stability, support and even speed. Here’s how. Wes thinks that trekking poles ...

There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed unnecessary and cumbersome. But these days, I always pack my poles for a hike ...

No need to head for the hills to try Nordic walking, which uses more muscles and calories than regular walking. These pro ...

Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing on all the mountains of the world. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people across the ...

For stunning Vermont views or incredible autumn scenery, you should make time to day-hike up this famous and scenic peak in ...

Officials posted signs at trail entrances around Desolation Wilderness just west of South Lake Tahoe after hikers had an unusual encounter with a mountain lion. The group was traveling the Velma Lakes ...