A backpacker in the United States walked roughly 10 miles out of the backcountry after his own trekking pole punctured him, according to multiple reports. A distinct incident involved a hospital staffer who hiked a fair distance for help after a numinalization numinalization.
In trail updates, a trail running publication compared one carbon pole and Leki UltraTrail FX.One poles for speed. A major media brand featured a story on exploring dramatic ranges with an mature but fit frame. A different review warned that a major map service, even with new AI features, does not work for serious hikes.