Trail Poles Clinic

Learn the technique. Test the material. Find your ideal setup.

With trail running poles from Mountain King.

Trail running poles can make a huge difference during steep climbs, long trails, and technical terrain — if you know how to use them correctly.

During this practical clinic of approximately 4 hours, you will not only learn how to use trail poles efficiently but also which length, type of pole, and transport system suit you best.

No trail poles yet? Perfect.

Test poles and various transport systems are included during the clinic. This way, you don't have to buy equipment first, only to discover later that you made the wrong choice.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN DURING THE CLINIC?

01 — Understanding your equipment

We start with the basics: which pole suits you and why?

Why and when to use trail poles?

Different types of trail poles

Fixed, foldable, and adjustable systems

Carbon versus aluminum

Determining the correct pole length

Using grips and straps correctly

Different ways to transport poles

Single and double quivers

Attachment to a trail running vest

You will see various systems and can try them out yourself.

02 — Walking & power hiking with poles

Then we head into the terrain.

We start with the basic technique and gradually build on it.

You will learn, among other things:

Alternating pole technique

Correct pole placement

Timing and rhythm

Efficient power transfer

Power hiking with poles

Recognizing and correcting common mistakes

03 — Steep climbs

When the terrain gets steeper, your technique also changes.

We practice:

Double pole technique

Steep climbs

Adjusting your stride length

Switching between different techniques

Choosing the right technique based on the terrain

04 — Running with trail poles

Once the basic technique is solid, we transition to trail running.

You practice:

Running with poles

Coordination between arms and legs

Rhythm during running

When to use your poles

When it's better to store them

Quickly taking out and stowing poles

Working with a quiver while moving

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER ON THE TRAIL

We conclude the clinic with a short trail course where you combine all the learned techniques.

Here you won't constantly be told which technique to use. You will learn to read the terrain yourself and make decisions.

Deploy or store poles?
Alternating or double pole technique?
Running or power hiking?
When do you switch?

The ultimate goal is not simply to be able to run with poles.

The goal is to learn when and how to use them efficiently.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Duration
± 4 hours

Group size
Maximum 6 participants

Material
Use of test poles and transport systems is included in the price.

So you do not need to have your own trail poles to participate.

If we don't have your exact length available as a trail running pole, we will use an adjustable carbon pole that allows us to set the correct length and perfectly teach the technique.