Often, the best tools are the simplest ones. Case in point: Ski poles, which help initiate and finish a turn, get skiers through flat sections of trail and, when tucked under your arms, provide a ...

Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat areas—much easier. Like any part of the mountainous kit needed to go skiing, ...

Every year, the ski industry gets caught up in a trend or innovation. Last year, my social feeds spotlighted essential bucket list ski spots like Zermatt and Niseko. This year, everyone’s buzzing over ...

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Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ski poles aren't the sexiest piece of downhill equipment, ...

Let’s take a moment to admire the unassuming hero of our powder days: the ski pole. Ski poles are the uncelebrated champion of skiing. They aren’t as critical as ski boots or bindings and nowhere near ...

Deorum’s Apollo FR Pole brings some clever new features to the market, while hitting all the cues a good ski pole should. Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m about to spill a bunch of words about ...

Poles are an under-appreciated piece of skiing equipment. They help with balance and timing, two keys to dynamic skiing. A solid pole plant is essential to navigating mogul fields, tight trees and, ...

View post: Another Stellar Stop of the FWT Just Went Down: Watch the Winning Runs Here Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and ...