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When hiking rocky terrains, using adjustable hiking poles are invaluable. Shorten your adjustable hiking poles on steep ascents to compensate for the height difference. On descending hikes, lengthen your poles so that your body will not lean forward, causing undue back strain. Your feet are great navigators, but trekking poles help you keep balance and reduce bad posture posture on uneven terrain.