Ignorance may be bliss, but once you’ve been educated, you can never go back—as I was reminded after first picking up Indigo’s Epic Adjustable ski pole. In my foolishly uninformed universe, I thought ...

View post: 5 Skiers Didn't Get To Compete at The Freeride World Championships, Here's Why Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In a Nutshell Deorum’s Apollo FR Pole brings some clever new features ...

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, ...

View post: The First-Ever Freeride World Champions Have Been Crowned Black Diamond’s new Helio on the left, and the Black Crows Furtis. PHOTOS: Erme Catino For 13 years I’ve only used adjustable poles ...

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 ...