Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles

A carbon pole built for rough, year-round mountain walking rather than shaving grams. Two FlickLock Pro levers adjust three carbon fiber sections from 61 to 130 cm, and the cork grip, padded strap and EVA extension below it stay comfortable through long days on rocky ground. A pair weighs 486 g. That is heavy for carbon, but the weight buys stiffness and confidence on steep, broken terrain, and the telescopic design lets you set very different lengths for climbs, descents and traverses. Choose these for winter hills and rugged routes where a lighter folding pole would feel fragile.