Lowa, Osprey, Deuter, Leki Demo was a great success!

This past Tuesday we CC'ers got the pleasure of demoing some of the gear we purvey: Leki poles, Osprey Packs, Deuter Packs, and LOWA BOOTS. It became very clear to see why many of these products were selected by Backpacker Magazine and Outside Magazine as being worthy of your precious pennies. Check out my co-worker Lynne (in blue), and other shop employees from around NE, taking in the scenery.

I sported the Lowa Renegade GTX and Lowa Camino GTX and an Osprey Talon 33. I was thoroughly wowed by the shoes' grip, ankle support and overall comfort, and I found the pack to be practically perfect for multi-day use. 

Y'all should have seen Lynne crossing streams in her Lowa Khumbu II GTX. Submerged in water right up to her double-knotted shoelaces, her feet stayed dry and comfy all day. 

Reed was rockin' the Lowa Zephyr GTXs, Leki Corklite poles, and the Deuter Futura 32. He was all smiles. :-)

Twas misty, but we still saw breath-taking views of the White Mountains and learned tons about these awesome products.

We're proud to have them in store and welcome all to come check 'em out!!!

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P.S. I'm back for the summer, so look forward to reading plenty more blog entries from yours truly. 

Traveling with Trekking Poles

Today's trekking poles typically telescope in three sections which means you can break them down and travel with them in your suitcase. Whether you're headed somewhere off trail or on, Leki Poles have an option suited to your intended use and budget. Look for hiking poles with anti-shock features and comfortable grips that make them must have gear for many hikers.

The poles you find on the market in 2011 are lighter and stronger than ever before. New technologies have enabled stronger metal tubing for the poles and stronger locking mechanisms that are both easier and safer to use. If you're especially concerned about weight, poles made of carbon fiber are available as an ultralight option.
This year Black Diamond Poles has come out with an award winning superlight Z-pole design that is both lighter and easier to use. With a flexible, elasticized cord, you simply unfold the pole sections and it springs into position.

And let's not forget Komperdell hiking poles which offer affordability with many similar features and lot's of great styles to choose from.

Leki Poles Part II

Check out CC's LEKI POLE SALE! We're offering 20% OFF on ALL of Leki's bestselling poles; with FREE Shipping on most items!

What's great about Leki Trekking Poles is that they offer something for everyone. At the top end is the Leki Carbonlite Ultralight Poles with SpeedLock. On SALE for $143.96, this pole usually costs $179.95. (The XL length pole runs $20 more.)

Using a carbon alloy, Leki's built a pole that's 20% lighter than their other poles. The Carbonlite weighs in at a mere 14.6 ounces. Yet it still sports Leki's sporty new speedlock feature that allows quick length adjustments. The speedlock is great for getting the optimal length, whatever the grade of the hill you're climbing. (It's also nice if you share your poles with another family member.)

At the other end of the spectrum is the Leki Trail Trekking Poles. For $63.96 --normally $79.95--you get a quality pole at an affordable price; perfect if you're on a budget or you want to give hiking with poles a try without investing too much. The Trail gives you all the added stability of a trekking pole without expensive extras. So you can enjoy the health benefits that come from a Leki Pole whether you're on a local Rec Path or summiting a high peak.

Don't delay, our sale prices are only good while supplies last.

A Word About Leki Hiking Poles

I started using Leki hiking poles about 17 years ago to help ease the strain on my knees from long hikes with lots of elevation. I found them especially useful for lessening the impact on the downhill side of things. Those poles still see some use, despite having fallen on them a number of times while backcountry skiing. My use of trekking poles until very recently was pretty sporadic but I've taken them hiking with me 3 times a week for a last month or so. Today's new poles like the Leki Corklite Aergon Speedlock Antishock Poles have so much to offer!

* The new Speedlock feature allows quick length adjustments on the go...in just a few seconds you can bring it down to size for going uphill, or lengthen it for going down.
* Anti-shock technology reduce impacts so the poles are even easier on the joints.
* New materials and manufacturing processes make today's Leki Poles even lighter and stronger.

And CCOutdoorStore.com makes it even easier for you to find out for yourself! Now through April 25th, get 20% off your purchase while supplies last. For help choosing the Leki poles that are right for you check out our Leki Help Page.