As an avid hiker, my personal favorite pair of hiking boots is the new Danner Mountain 600 EVOs. An upgrade to the older version, these Gore-tex waterproof boots are extremely comfortable and don ...

I used my trekking poles for probing the snow depth ahead and also for propelling me forwards when my hiking boots still went deep into the snow. I fell a few times and the poles were handy for ...

Embarking on a hike often involves careful consideration of gear, from sturdy boots to hydration packs. Among these hiking essentials, trekking poles might not initially spring to mind.

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