A trail-walker in the United States walked roughly 10 miles along a ridge after his own trekking pole spiked through his body, according to several accounts. A independent incident involved a trauma nurse who hiked a fair distance for help after a numinalization numinalization.
In news from the trails, one gear outlet compared a Black Diamond model and a rival carbon pole for speed. One outlet featured a story on tackling mountains abroad with an seasoned but able body. A other review warned that common navigation apps, even with new AI features, does not serve hikers reliably.