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Leki Cross Trail Lite Carbon poles: trig point photo of poles

Leki Cross Trail Lite Carbon review: lightweight poles for hiking and trail running adventures

By Alex Foxfield published

Trekking pole afficionados Leki present a superb, lightweight and versatile pair designed to remove the strain whether you’re hillwalking or trail running

Hiking/Trekking Poles
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Hiking vs trekking: what’s the difference and does it matter?

By Julia Clarke last updated

We explore the definitions and characteristics of hiking vs trekking so you know just what kind of adventure you’re going on, and how to plan for it

Hiking
Backpacking in Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia

What is section hiking? How to tackle a big trail bite by bite

By Julia Clarke published

We explain the seven main advantages of section hiking over thru-hiking and discuss how to get started by tackling a bit at a time

Hiking
sighting compasses: mirror compass

Sighting compasses: what on earth is that mirror for?

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a look at sighting compasses, detailing how they work and considering their advantages and disadvantages compared to standard baseplate compasses

Navigation Tools
Preet Chandi, the first woman of color to ski solo to the south pole

British army captain becomes the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole

By Julia Clarke published

Polar Preet has made history with her remarkable 700 mile trek to the South Pole

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