28 July, 202430 July, 2024Pole talk Testing new grip extensions: hemp twine and overgrip tape Extended grip poles have become a trend in backcountry skiing lately. Many skiers seem to appreciate the simplicity they offer. Some have […]
11 June, 202316 June, 2023Pole talk Making ski touring poles out of old cross-country poles Creating and crafting things with your own hands gives a great sensation of fulfillment. I love to figure out how to refine […]
14 January, 202327 May, 2024Pole talk 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 […]
23 December, 202224 December, 2022Pole talk 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 […]