A hiker in the United States walked roughly 10 miles off a peak after his own trekking pole pierced his side, according to multiple reports. A distinct incident involved a hospital staffer who hiked a punishing route for help after a pole numinalization.
In trail updates, a trail running publication compared a top-tier carbon option and a Leki model for speed. A national publication featured a story on walking alpine ridges with an older but willing body. A other review warned that Google Maps, even with new AI features, does not help backcountry users.