How to Use Trekking Poles to Save Your Knees & Hike Faster

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@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

What other tips do you have?

@CaliVapor Жыл бұрын

Sometimes they double as a tent pole

@lorid2092 Жыл бұрын

It took me like 3 hikes to realize my poles have a sort of shock absorber in them😄 I like that feature. And they weren't super expensive ones, just got them on Amazon to try out poles in general.

@GLOBETROTTER.Co. Жыл бұрын

My tip us to never use them. They are the worst thing possible for walking, trekking, climbing or descending. They prevent the building of important muscles for maintaining balance and strength. They also weaken the natural connection between brain, eye and coordination when negotiating a variety of difficult terrains in all weather conditions.

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

@@GLOBETROTTER.Co. interesting perspective. Do you wear shoes?

@matthewleither7275 Жыл бұрын

Don't walk to close behind someone.... My wife gives me an angry look when I inevitably clip her heel because I'm watching the scenery and not where I'm walking.

@richardburguillos3118 Жыл бұрын

One tip I have for when I see people trying to use them on flat or a slight incline is to stop picking the poles up and placing them in front of you over and over again. A waist of effort. Watch a video with of a cross country skier and use the same motions they do. Keep the poll tips behind you, pick up your hand, move it forward, plant the tip behind you and push. This even helps speed you up on the flat locations when trying to catch up to someone.

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

@richardburguillos3118 Жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 works all the time for me trying to keep up with my wife. Also. Your right on saving knees on the downhill portions. Thanks again for a great video.

@lorid2092 Жыл бұрын

I hated my poles on my first hike with them this summer, but made good friends with them over the summer. Many happy summits!!

@ebchacon 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from Atlanta, GA. I used your advice during my Rim-to-Rim at the Grand Canyon on 10/5/23. It was my first time using trekking poles, and your advice was on point. Thank you again,

@lilliandurham7713 Жыл бұрын

Also, speaking of your very helpful outdoor tips, I based my Subaru no-build backdoor kitchen set-up based on your kitchen design. Thanks.

@lilliandurham7713 Жыл бұрын

Chase: you’re the best. Just in time.! I was discussing hiking hacks with a friend who’s daughter is going hiking in Tennessee, and she’s so concerned (as mothers are), so your on-target tips were fantastic. Plus, your replies to Commenters were also helpful like using poles for tenting, weapons, splints, etc. Your JetBoil & camping equipment vlogs were absolutely perfect; I bought one of the products you reviewed. Thanks.

@CinkSVideo Жыл бұрын

Also, a great little tap tap before stepping over a log or rock that might have a snake hiding behind it. They are such a knee saver! I wish I had started using them years ago.

@lynnef3297 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I found this very helpful. Seems when I've wanted to use mine I never had them with me, now I just carry them in my van. I have used them to help with a tarp over my daughter's tent during a rainy night.

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, so many other ways to use them! Shelter, splint, weapon….

@craigdale9920 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous filming location! [Where was it?] I always used to get a good laugh at the noobs and their trekking poles, but then I tried them out. Dang, what an improvement in hiking! Better balance, smoother stride, easier creek crossings, a nice help on technical downhills, and way more gentle on us older folks' knees and backs. I highly recommend poles now!

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

This was in the Sawtooth Mountains. Same here, I was skeptical until I gave them a try and realized the impact they have. Now I rarely go without them!

@rusty8719 Жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful, thank you.

@CaliVapor Жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for the pointers.

@dude_man_bro Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips for this newbie 👌

@lorid2092 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip on the straps!!!

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely🤙

@ReasonableHuman1 Жыл бұрын

So true

@joeponder9668 Жыл бұрын

If’n you ever down in south Florida/space coast area, got have a place to stay with us. We have a Rv spot on the side of the house, power, water, sewer and or spare bedroom. 2 boats in the water and beautiful dock and outside kitchen “in progress” you would be more than welcome to.

@dalbecsail Жыл бұрын

What is your recommendation for telemark and ski touring poles?

@ChaseChristopher1 Жыл бұрын

I love the BD Apline Carbon Cork for ski touring. The “WP” version (whippet ready) is great if you want to have a hybrid pole/ice axe for ski touring in aggressive terrain.