There are very many people especially those that have never been mountain hiking and more so on the Kilimanjaro that wonder why people have poles while hiking.
The assistance in lifting the weight off your feet during your majority descent is the only obvious benefit of employing poles.
You will not need to carry you pole from home as you can buy one on any of the gates of the Kilimanjaro.
The individuals who sell the poles will assist you in adjusting it to your height and hand size so that you can use it comfortably.
Dos and Don’ts when using trekking poles on Kilimanjaro
Keep in mind that there are others walking behind you and avoid swinging the pole. It’s possible that you will cause harm to teammates.
Here are some of the things you need to note about the pole:
Stability and support
The pole give you balance since you legs are always over worked.
The paths on the Kilimanjaro are well maintained but this being a mountain, there are rocks, it can rain anytime of the day or year and therefore it can get muddy and therefore you will need extra support and the poles will give you this.
Traction and propulsion
Having the pole is akin to having a car with four wheels. The pole will control your speed of descent, help you move ahead, and give you more ground contact. Think about the conditions related to skiing.
Trekking poles help to save energy
The poles provide some level protection of the body and it lessens the strain on the body.
Choosing trekking poles
There are modern poles that are made out of aluminum or other composite materials. There are also local poles that the Masai people sell.
We strongly recommend the Aluminum poles being the best suited to use while hiking the Kilimanjaro.
But, no matter where you are coming from, it is not a good idea to carry a pole. Actually, you may easily rent from the locals near Kilimanjaro’s gates.
How to use trekking poles
Verify that the pole is at the proper height after adjusting it. Following this, most poles will operate on the same premise. When the pole is resting on the ground, make sure your hand is resting at a 90-degree angle.
You can determine whether the pole’s height is appropriate for you in this way. To make easy use of the pole, adopt their skiing technique.
