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Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

After putting 54 pairs through the wringer across 350 miles of terrain—from the rugged Chugach Mountains to the windswept trails of Patagonia—the best trekking poles for most hikers are the MSR ...

Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but nowadays, most hikers won't leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide ...

The summer months are prime hiking time. Most hikers don’t need to be reminded to dress appropriately and take water and bug spray. But there’s one often-overlooked piece of equipment that can be as ...

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, ...

If hiking is one of your favourite pastimes, you’ll know that the best walking poles will help you reach not just new heights, but different terrains too. No matter what your goal is, whether it’s a ...