The new for spring 2019 Leki Black Series Micro Vario Carbon trekking poles, MVC for short, cost almost £200 per pair. That’s a cool £50 than the standard version of the pole and well over twice as expensive as a lightweight Leki alloy pole that weighs only slightly more…
Terra Nova launches trekking pole range
Terra Nova Equipment has developed a new range of trekking poles including a lightweight stowaway trekking pole and the Unipod which becomes a camera mount. The Terra Nova range of poles are made from lightweight 7075 aluminium alloy, feature clip locks for secure height adjustment and most styles are available individually, enabling buyers to purchase one pole or a …
Training for trekking, part 1
In the first of the series, Nik Cook looks at how to pack and what other pre-trip preparation you need to think about… If you’re going on an overseas trekking trip, then getting your kit right, along with ensuring you’re physically prepared, should be top of your priorities. Nothing is more frustrating, or unnecessary, than failing to summit or complete …