Weekday dawn patrols, all-day couloir missions and deep days lapping the trees the Black Diamond Traverse ski pole is BDs classic, all-aluminum touring pole for any day of backcountry skiing. With a durable all-aluminum construction, FlickLock adjustability and a redesigned grip for improved ergonomics, the Traverse holds up to season after season of abuse. BD also included a rubber grip extension for choking up while sidehilling on the skin track.