Backcountry Edge

Black Diamond Trail Shock trekking poles incorporate easy-to-adjust external locks, innovative anti-shock features, textured grips and rugged construction. This combination makes the poles an affordable option for all-round use.

Black Diamond Women’s Trail Shock trekking poles incorporate easy-to-adjust external locks, innovative anti-shock features, compact grips and a women’s specific design. This combination makes the poles an affordable all-around option.

With ergonomic, extended grips, innovative anti-shock mechanisms and rugged aluminum construction, Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock trekking poles are high-performance options for any and all types of backcountry adventure.

New for 2013! Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork trekking poles employ lightweight construction, sturdy, easy-to-adjust external locks and ergonomic cork grips. This combination of features delivers top-of-the-mountain performance at an affordable price.

Lightweight (14.46 oz per pair) Exped Alpine 140 trekking poles incorporate extended length grips, easy-to-use locking mechanisms and DAC aluminum construction to provide year round performance. Alpine 140 poles have an adjustability range of 41"-55".

New for 2013! Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL Z-Poles deliver reliable performance in an ultra-lightweight, collapsible design. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard trekking poles.

New for 2013! Black Diamond Women’s Ultra Mountain FL Z-Poles deliver reliable performance in an ultra-lightweight, collapsible design. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard trekking poles.

Weighing less than 14 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Lightweight (14.46 oz per pair) and collapsible, Exped Explorer 130 trekking poles feature 4 telescoping DAC aluminum sections that provide a broad range of adjustability (41"-51") while packing down small enough to fit inside your pack or luggage.

With ergonomic, extended-length compact grips, innovative anti-shock mechanisms and rugged construction, Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Compact trekking poles are high-performance options for any type of backcountry adventure.

Exped Explorer 130 SA trekking poles are high-performance offerings for year-round hiking and backpacking. Four telescoping DAC aluminum sections make these poles more lightweight and collapsible than most competitors’ poles with shock absorption.

Lightweight (13.76 oz per pair) and collapsible, Exped Explorer 120 trekking poles feature 4 telescoping DAC aluminum sections that provide a broad range of adjustability (37"-47") while packing down small enough to fit inside your pack or luggage.

Black Diamond Trail Shock Compact trekking poles incorporate easy-to-adjust external locks, innovative anti-shock features, compact grips and rugged construction. This combination makes the poles an affordable all-around option.

With ergonomic, extended grips, innovative locking mechanisms, and aluminum/carbon hybrid construction, Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Carbon trekking poles are high-performance options for any and all types of backcountry adventure.

Incorporating easy-to-adjust external locking mechanisms, extended length grips and hybrid lightweight carbon and aluminum construction, LEKI Carbon Ti poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers and snowshoers.

Weighing a mere 12 ounces per pair, Komperdell C2 Carbon Powerlock Women’s poles are among the lightest trekking/snowshoeing poles on the market. These carbon-fiber, two-section poles also feature easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and extended length grips.

Combining lightweight design with features like antishock, advanced locking mechanisms and extended ergonomic grips, LEKI's Thermolite XL Antishock trekking poles offer support and durability at a weight of only 17.8 ounces per pair.

Durable construction and easy-to-use external locking mechanisms equip lightweight (16.4 oz per pair) LEKI Thermolite XL trekking poles for hiking or backpacking. Extended length grips help to deliver year-round performance.

Komperdell C7 Titanal Carbon Women’s poles are well-suited for alpine use, snowshoeing or year-round hiking. A hybrid aluminum and carbon design provides these two-section poles with a balance of durability and lightweight construction.

Komperdell C7 Titanal Carbon poles are well-suited for alpine use, snowshoeing or year-round hiking. A hybrid aluminum and carbon design provides these two-section poles with a balance of durability and lightweight construction.

Employing a lightweight and collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Approach Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork trekking poles offer innovative features rarely found on poles sold at this price. Easy-to-adjust external locks, ergonomic cork grips and aluminum construction combine to make these poles a great value.

Lightweight (13.04 oz per pair) Exped Alpine 125 trekking poles incorporate extended length grips, easy-to-use locking mechanisms and DAC aluminum construction to provide year round performance. Alpine 125 poles have an adjustability range of 37"-49".

Employing an ultra-lightweight and extremely collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Expedition Vario 4 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.