Trekking Poles

Trekking poles can be useful for various reasons, including: Improving balance. Poles can help you maintain balance on uneven terrain, especially when carrying a heavy backpack Reducing joint and muscle load Poles can help reduce the load on your joints and muscles, especially when walking downhill Helping you walk faster Poles can help you walk faster by enabling a more normal walking gait, which is especially helpful when carrying a pack or climbing a hill. Providing anchor points. Poles can provide good anchor points to balance against as you hike down a steep downhill Helping you pull yourself up
Poles can help you dig in and pull yourself up on a steep upslope.