Backcountry Edge

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.

Weighing in at only 19.4 ounces per pair and featuring premium shock-absorption and easy-to-adjust external locking mechanisms, LEKI Corklite Antishock poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

New for 2013! Ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, LEKI Carbonlite trekking poles weight just 14.3 ounces per pair! Trail-tested internal-locking mechanisms keep weight to a minimum while providing secure adjustability.

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.

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

Combining lightweight design with features like antishock, advanced locking mechanisms and extended ergonomic grips, LEKI's Cressida Antishock Women’s trekking poles offer support and durability at a weight of only 18.2 ounces per pair.

For simple hikes and around-town touring, the LEKI Photo Carbon SpeedLock trekking pole offers reliable performance and a built-in camera mount feature. Four telescoping sections enable the staff to pack down small.

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".

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.

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.

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.

Weighing in at only 18.4 ounces per pair and featuring premium shock-absorption and easy-to-adjust external locking mechanisms, LEKI Lhasa Lite Antishock Women’s poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

Durable construction and easy-to-use external locking mechanisms equip lightweight (14.8 oz per pair) LEKI Cressida Women’s poles for year-round hiking or backpacking. Compact, innovative grips cater to female hikers and backpackers.

Weighing in at only 15.8 ounces per pair and featuring innovative grips and external locking mechanisms, LEKI Lhasa Lite Women’s trekking poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

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.

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.

Ideal for ounce-counting backpackers, mountaineers or trail-runners, LEKI Micro Stick poles offer streamlined, lightweight performance. Innovative collapsible construction allows the poles to collapse down small for easy transport.

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.

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.

Updated for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers, adventure racers and ultra-marathoners or any outdoor enthusiast looking for streamlined performance, carbon fiber Black Diamond Ultra Distance Z-Poles deliver lightweight, collapsible performance.

LEKI Summit Antishock trekking poles provide rugged durability and consistent trail performance. Integrated shock absorption systems and textured cork grips offer excellent value.

With compact, ergonomic grips, innovative locking mechanisms, and rugged aluminum construction, Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Compact trekking poles provide maximum durability for reliable year-round performance.

Weighing in at only 16.8 ounces per pair and featuring innovative grips and external locking mechanisms, LEKI Corklite trekking poles are ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers.

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.

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.

With ergonomic grips, innovative locking mechanisms, and rugged aluminum construction, Black Diamond Contour Elliptic trekking poles provide maximum durability for reliable year-round performance.

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".

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.

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.

New for 2013! Ideal for hikers, mountaineers or trail-runners who value maximum collapsibility but aren’t willing to skimp on adjustability, LEKI Micro Vario Ti aluminum trekking poles offer durable performance in pack-friendly dimensions.

Updated for 2013! Equipped with innovative trigger releases and secure locking systems, MSR SureLock TR-3 trekking poles deliver all-season reliability for backpacking and hiking. The 3-section poles strike a nice balance of weight and durability.

Updated for 2013! An ultra-lightweight option for year-round hiking and backpacking, MSR SureLock UL-3 trekking poles offer intuitive, fast and secure adjustability. The durable 3-section poles weigh in at just 15 ounces per pair!

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.

Dual aluminum and carbon construction, streamlined grips and height adjustability make LEKI Instructor Nordic walking poles ideal for advanced fitness walkers.

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.

Employing a lightweight and collapsible design, Komperdell Carbon Approach Vario 3 poles are built for backcountry and high-peak demands. A hybrid carbon and aluminum design provides reliability at a lower-than-average weight.

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.

Lightweight, reliable LEKI Jannu Women’s trekking poles offer high-performance features at a budget-friendly price. Easy-to-use external locking mechanisms and ergonomic, compact grips equip the poles for varied terrain.

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.

Komperdell Spirit Vario Nordic walking poles provide reliable performance at an affordable price. Streamlined foam grips, easily adjustable wrist straps and fitness-specific rubber walking tips make Spirit Vario poles perfect for fitness walking.