What are the tips for using Walking Poles in mountain hiking?

1. Correct holding and adjustment
It is recommended to hold the handle of the walking pole with both hands, with your fingers naturally wrapped around and your palms close to the handle to ensure that the walking pole and the arm form a stable support.
Avoid holding the walking pole too tightly to avoid hand fatigue or affecting blood circulation. Adjust the length of the walking pole according to your personal height and arm length, and ensure that the ground contact point of the walking pole is below the wrist when the arm is naturally drooping, so as to provide the best support effect when walking.
2. Walking posture and pace
When going uphill, first place the walking pole in an appropriate position in front of the body, support the body with force, and take steps at the same time to reduce the burden on the legs.
When going downhill, the walking pole should be placed slightly lower behind the body to control the downhill speed and keep the body stable.
3. Power distribution and balance
When walking, use the supporting force of the walking pole to transfer part of the weight to the arm to reduce the burden on the legs and knees.
Pay special attention to making full use of the supporting role of the walking pole to maintain body balance when walking on rugged mountain roads.
During the walking process, always keep the center of gravity of the body stable, and avoid sudden changes in direction or speed that may cause loss of balance.
When encountering steep or slippery sections, be more careful and use the support of the cane to keep the body stable.
4. Precautions
Although the cane can provide a certain support, you should not rely too much on it when walking. On flat sections or when support is not needed, you can put down the cane in time to rest or adjust your posture.
Before hiking, check whether the cane is intact, including the handle, locking device, cane tip and other parts.
During the hiking process, pay attention to protect the cane from damage, such as avoiding hitting hard objects such as rocks.
Adjust the use of the cane according to different terrain and environmental conditions. For example, when walking on snowy or muddy sections, you can install a snow tray or anti-slip cover on the cane to increase grip.