Brand: Leki Model: Helicon Lite Backcountry Pole Price: $80 Availability: Fall 2019 Unique Features: EvoCon PAS grip, PA Safety System. Upshot: These lightweight HTS aluminum poles come with many of ...

The Carbide tip penetrates even the firmest snow and ice. Grab a pair and see why the Helicon is Leki’s most popular touring pole. Founded in 1948, ...

Both poles use HTS 6.5 aluminum, which provides the best-in-class strength to weight ratio. The Sherpa is adjustable from 110 to 145 centimeters, and the Sherpa Lite from 100 to 135 centimeters.

Leki Cross Trail 3 TA Compact Trekking Poles, $90 (was $170) at REI. Courtesy of REI. These poles are made of HTS 6.5-series aluminum, a heat-treated, ultralight metal that’s 16 mm-thick on the ...