hiking pole
Trekker's walking aid
A hiking pole is a lightweight stick used for balance and support while walking on trails, especially over rough or steep terrain.
Poles reduce strain on knees during descents and help maintain rhythm on long treks.
Most are adjustable and collapsible for easy transport.
Also called a trekking pole.
She planted her hiking poles and pushed up the switchback.
End or gratuity
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- carbideCarbon-bonded metal compound
- rubber tipProtective end cap
- wrist strapLoop worn around joint
shock absorber · adjustment · telescoping · collapsible · carbon fiber · aluminum · locking mechanism · segment
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- footingSecure ground position
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- postureBody position, alignment
rhythm · stride · gait · momentum · leverage · plant · swing · grip
Path through wilderness
- pathRoute for traveling
- rocksSolid mineral pieces
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- screeLoose rock debris
mud · slope · incline · descent · ascent · switchback · talus · boulder field
Sport of climbing peaks
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- elevationHeight above reference point
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
snowline · crampon · ice axe · expedition · ridge · col · couloir · fixed line
Resistance to displacement
- weight distributionHow mass is allocated
- load bearingCarrying structural weight
- injury preventionStopping damage before occurrence
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
tip
End or gratuity
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- carbideCarbon-bonded metal compound
- rubber tipProtective end cap
wrist strap · shock absorber · adjustment · telescoping · collapsible · carbon fiber · aluminum · locking mechanism · segment · ferrule
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- footingSecure ground position
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
posture · rhythm · stride · gait · momentum · leverage · plant · swing · grip · placement
trail
Path through wilderness
scree · mud · slope · incline · descent · ascent · switchback · talus · boulder field · uneven ground
mountaineering
Sport of climbing peaks
altitude · snowline · crampon · ice axe · expedition · ridge · col · couloir · fixed line · high altitude
stability
Resistance to displacement
- weight distributionHow mass is allocated
- load bearingCarrying structural weight
- injury preventionStopping damage before occurrence
pressure relief · shock absorption · rehabilitation · mobility aid
- rodsrod, dowel, steel rod, glass rod, curtain rod
- caneswalking cane, cane, wooden cane, folding cane, white cane
hiking polecane
Stick for support
walking cane · wheelchair · walker · mobility scooter · crutch
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