First things first: you need to use Nordic walking poles as a pair. Dr. Viola says that using both poles as opposed to a ...

Brad and Mike discuss the two biggest mistakes made with trekking or walking poles.

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

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Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

If hiking is one of your favourite pastimes, you’ll know that the best walking poles will help you reach not just new heights, but different terrains too. No matter what your goal is, whether it’s a ...

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The summer months are prime hiking time. Most hikers don’t need to be reminded to dress appropriately and take water and bug spray. But there’s one often-overlooked piece of equipment that can be as ...