What is the difference between Trekking and Pole Walking?
Simply put, trekking is where you head off into the wilderness and create your own pathway through the various landscapes. You utilise a single or pair of poles to support you and stabilise you from falling or slipping so they are used to prevent unexpected movement . With Pole Walking you must use an existing pathway, parkland or beach and a pair of poles that are specifically design to enhance movement in a propelling motion forward whilst still giving improved stability. So simply trekking poles are designed to give you stability/support to prevent movement and Walking Poles are designed to enhance movement in a forward propel motion whilst still giving you stability/support. The straps and handles and spike tips are where the difference in design matters between the type of poles and usage.
