Thought trekking poles were for old guys until the Grand Canyon kicked my knees at mile 6

Troy Park · 2026-10-06T16:50:02.4513+00:00

I borrowed a pair from my buddy in Flagstaff after swearing for years they were just extra weight, and by the time we hit Indian Garden my knees weren't screaming for once. Still feel a little silly about all the trips I gutted out without them. Anyone else convert later than they'd like to admit?

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