Like outriggers for your body, the Black Diamond Trail Trekking pole is a perfect companion to keep you balanced and stable on those steep climbs and descents on trails like our own Hellbrook Trail here on Mt. Mansfield. use one as a "walking stick" or use both as you would ski poles for nordic running or skiing. The three-piece design and easy to use Flick Lock mechanism make them a cinch to stow on your pack when your feeling like you don't need them.
