I’m hardly a hard-core backcountry skier. In fact, my tours barely qualify as backcountry lite, but the el-cheapo adjustable poles I was using for such outings turned out to be even wussier than I am.

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View post: Roku Quietly Added 20 New Free Channels in December The Ozark Trail trekking poles are made from aircraft-grade aluminum. At 20.8 ounces per pair, these are on the heavier end for aluminum ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In a Nutshell Deorum’s Apollo FR Pole brings some clever new features ...

View post: Winter Storm Warning Announced as 36 Inches of Snow, 'Whiteout' Conditions Strike Our pick for the best ski poles overall are Leki Cerro S, which are less than $100 and feature a removable ...

Black Diamond’s new Helio on the left, and the Black Crows Furtis. PHOTOS: Erme Catino For 13 years I’ve only used adjustable poles, various ones at that. From the early Life-Links, to Black Diamond ...

View post: Ski Racing Legend Marcel Hirscher Calls Off Olympic Comeback Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat ...