Backcountry Edge

New for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers or trail-runners, Black Diamond Distance Cork-Z Poles offer streamlined performance. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard poles.

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.

New for 2013! LEKI Maldona Antishock trekking poles provide durability and performance at a budget-conscious price. Integrated shock absorption systems and textured cork grips offer excellent value.

New for 2013! An excellent balance of price and performance, LEKI Cristallo trekking poles offer high-performance features at a budget-friendly price. Easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and ergonomic grips equip the poles for varied terrain.

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.

Updated for 2013! With extended length natural cork grips, innovative locking mechanisms, and three adjustable carbon fiber shaft sections, Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles offer lightweight performance for all-weather adventure.

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.

Combining lightweight design with features like antishock, advanced locking mechanisms and extended ergonomic grips, LEKI Cressida Antishock Women's (Euro) trekking poles offer support and durability at a weight of only 19.4 ounces per pair.

New for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting and space-saving hikers, mountaineers or trail-runners, LEKI Micro Vario Carbon trekking poles offer ultra-lightweight, adjustable performance in pack-friendly dimensions.

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.