The Expedition Ski Poles are durable, lightweight aluminum backcountry workhorses that can withstand season after season of abuse.
Two-piece aluminum poles that are easy to adjust, lightweight, and durable, the Expeditions are built for the backcountry. FlickLock locking mechanisms make the length quick to fine-tune, and a PH3 screwdriver bit is hidden in the shafts for field repairs in a pinch. Extended EVA foam grips, a straight-edge grip-top for scraping ice and snow off skis, and a tactile rubber “beak” for quick binding adjustments on the skin track all contribute to the simple, yet useful feature-set of the newly redesigned Expedition grips. Girth-hitched straps are easy to remove if you choose.
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Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 17 reviews.
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"Excellent build quality. Nice and lite. Would buy again"
"I use these poles at the resort, for ski touring, and for snow showing. The clamp mechanism is secure, the poles stay at the length that I set, no slipping, and the lower grip makes traversing easier and more stable."
"I like the pole, it is weighted properly. I lost a basket recently. Partly my fault as I do drag my poles while tele skiing. From the start thi I thought the screw on system used to install the basket was kinda funky and didn’t seem to fit just right. I love the #3 screwdriver inside the pole, unfortunately my other poke was supposed to have an Allen wrench but it was never there. Overall it’s a solid pole and I would buy it again"
"The grips are long and suitable for uphill travel. They swing nice on the downhill. The hook and loop straps are simple and functional. The clamps are easy to operate with gloves and the length markings are easy to read. These poles balance strength and weight."
"Perfect for inbounds and touring. Easy to adjust."
"These poles are very stiff easy to adjust and have great handles on them. The baskets are large and work great in a powder setting."
"Love the bd quality with the long grip which is super nice when you shorten up with one hand on traverses"
"Love the extended grip! Tough to find one that is not comically oversized, a la folkrm. Included screwdriver bit is a nice touch - reduces the need to carry a binding tool at the resort."
"These are sturdy, yet reasonably light weight, with a decent selection of features."
"One tour so far, worked great! Light and poles lock in nicely. No complaints!"
| Height (A) | Suggested Length (CM) (B) |
|---|---|
| < 5'1" < 154 cm | 100 cm |
| 5'1" - 5'7" 154 - 171 cm | 110 cm |
| 5'8" - 5'11" 172 - 182 cm | 120 cm |
| 6'+ 183 cm + | 130 cm |
Stand straight and bend your elbow at 90°. Measure the distance from your fist to the ground, then add about 2 inches to account for the pole tip that extends beyond the powder basket.
