Ryder-Walker’s Tips on Trekking Poles, Boots and Hiking Techniques Do you ever find yourself questioning if you are using your trekking poles correctly, have on the right footwear for the... read more →
Trekking Poles So, you are getting ready to embark on your Ryder-Walker hiking trip of a lifetime. Whether you are traveling to the Himalaya or to a Mediterranean Island,... read more →
Gear up for your trek: tips for a perfect packing list When embarking on a Ryder-Walker hiking trip you will want to be prepared with the right gear so you... read more →
New trekking poles usually come with protective trekking pole tip covers. The covers are great for protecting your gear during travel and storage, but they're meant to be removed for... read more →
Getting Trekking Poles Unstuck The old screw-type expandable trekking poles from Leki are notorious for getting stuck. Preventative maintenance helps, but what do you do if it's too late for... read more →
Traveling with Trekking Poles Hikers have it pretty easy. If we want to hike somewhere, we simply load our packs and go. Aside from good footwear and some basic... read more →
Black Diamond Trekking Poles It was only a matter of time before someone would look at a tent pole and say, "Hmmm, zat tent pole is very nize. We can... read more →
We consider trekking poles essential equipment on all of our hiking tours. Their advantages are simply too great to ingnore, from reduced stress on the knees, to enhanced stability on... read more →
...on my trekking poles. Cork, naturally. Although they're a bit more expensive, they feel soooooo nice. Cork grips tend to be drier than plastic and rubber; they feel warm in... read more →
Trekking poles make a nice holiday gift for the avid hiker. They reduce stress on the knees, they offer added stability, and they increase stamina. How much stamina? A German... read more →
What to do after a rainy or wet hike Pull your trekking poles apart and let everything dry following a particularly rainy hike. Performing this simple maintenance will help to... read more →
Servicing Trekking Poles We recently discovered that water (from a rainy season as an example) can seep inside trekking poles and will sometimes never dry. The water will work its... read more →
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