Is trekking pole necessary for your mountain climbing?
Trekking poles are necessary for most experienced climbers,
but some may wonder: Do climbers really need trekking poles? Here I list some
reasons for using trekking poles as a necessity.
1.
When
the climbers carry heavy backpacks.
For example, in a multi-day hiking camp, we usually need to carry a
backpack with a large capacity. At this time, trekking poles can help keep the body stable, especially on steep
slopes. After a long time, we will deeply feel that hiking poles can really
relieve a lot of pressure on the knees
2.
When
the climbers walk on a steep descent
On steep
downhills, trekking poles provide a good anchor point to keep your balance as
you go downhill.
Similarly, if we
are going up a steep hill, we can also use hiking
poles to help our legs and make the climb easier.