Whether staying inbounds to lap the mountain or heading deep into the backcountry to cut fresh tracks, we're bringing our Armada AK Adjustable Poles. The adjustable telescoping allows us to lengthen the poles as we head out of bounds and quickly shorten them if we head back to the resort for the afternoon. The strong aluminum construction is lightweight for long climbs up the skin track, and the rubber cork grips dampen big hits as we carve our way toward nirvana.