Bamboo ski poles—best tested by CNN
The multinational news channel CNN just tested ski poles. There are many poles to choose from out there. So, how do you […]
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Ski history and branded poles in Riksgränsen
Riksgränsen. Few places have the same mythical appeal to skiers as Riksgränsen. This magical mountain and powdery paradise right on the national […]
Slalom racing with bamboo ski poles
Can you race and smash slalom gates with bamboo ski poles? Do they hold up for that? A hundred years ago, people […]
Voilà! Les Bâtons d’Alain, but of bamboo
When people started using ski poles thousands of years ago, there was no handle on the poles. There was no pole strap […]
Durable ski touring poles for backcountry and hunting
Three years have passed since I built my first bamboo ski poles. During all this time, I have only promoted alpine ski […]
Old ski poles become like new—a DIY guide to restore bamboo poles
C like in century. Next year will be a hundred years since the polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen was awarded the Nobel Peace […]