To t a pair of trek poles to you, wear shoes or stand in your boots. With the poles upside down—grips touching the oor—grab the pole just underneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90° angle.

If the angle is less than 90°, try a shorter pole. If the angle is greater, get a longer pole. Most poles are sized in 5cm / 2” increments. If you’re in between sizes, go with the shoshorter pole.

Park and pipe skiers should generally go with shorter poles (by at least one 5 cm or 2” size) as these are less likely to get hung up on the walls of the halfpipe.

How do I choose the correct alpine ski pole size?

POLE SIZING CHART