Adjust pole length so your elbow is about 90 degrees on flat ground
Shorten poles for uphill sections
Lengthen poles for downhill sections
Hold the grips lightly, not tightly
Use the wrist straps correctly by putting your hand up through the strap from below, then gripping the handle
Plant the pole slightly behind or beside your foot, not far ahead
Move the opposite pole with the opposite leg
Keep your poles angled backward as you push off
Use both poles for balance on rough terrain
Keep pole tips close to the ground when not planting
Shorten your stride if the terrain is steep or unstable
Let the poles absorb some impact on descents
Avoid overreaching with the poles
Keep your shoulders relaxed
Check pole tips and locks regularly for wear and tightness