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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.