How to Adjust Telescoping Trek Poles

Trekking poles are a valuable tool in hiking. When adjusted to the proper height, they can function like canes and increase balance and support. They assist in traction on steep hills and slippery trails. Trekking poles also relieve weight from your legs by providing two more supports that essentially turn any hiker into a quadruped and allow you to hike farther before becoming tired. For height adjustments, the poles may fasten, screw or have a locking button.

Instructions

    • 1

      Unfasten the clamp, unscrew the internal lock or depress the button in the shaft of the trek pole.

    • 2

      Slide out the pole to the desired height.

    • 3

      Fasten the clamp, screw in the tightener or pop the button back through the measured holes.