Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits. By Amanda Loudin Ashley Hawke was originally a skeptic of ...

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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 ...