Hi from Anthony and Jodie! We are the Learners and Makers. Traveling the world full time since 2022, we empower families and people with mobility disabilities to travel confidently, their way.

Help with mobility can come from unexpected places.

Years ago, Jodie began using a trekking pole to make hiking easier, especially with the kids. It gave her stability and balance as she navigated uneven terrain with her prosthetic leg.

Jodie was familiar with other amputees who used mobility aids like canes for everyday walking. She began to wonder: What if she used her trekking pole beyond the trail?

✅ They look cool
✅ Versatility in hand position
✅ A strap to use when she wants both hands
✅ Most important - they collapse!

She started small—bringing her pole along for shopping trips with Aster. During walks on paved streets around our neighborhood, Jodie found the pole helped her cover longer distances with less fatigue.

Throughout our various road trips and camping adventures before we started traveling full-time in 2022, Jodie's trekking pole became a constant companion. She used it:

• Crossing terminals at sprawling international airports
• Wandering the ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia
• Navigating the narrow streets of the Fes medina in Morocco

A major difference between Jodie's LEKI poles and others she's used?

The LEKI poles don't just shorten. They break down into three segments, connected by a cable. It makes for much more compact storage. Jodie can tuck her trekking pole under her chair at a restaurant, under the seat on a plane, or even in a shopping bag.

Now, Jodie packs a pair of LEKI collapsible trekking poles wherever we go. She uses one daily and keeps the second as a backup. The lightweight poles collapse for easy packing, and she can swap between the removable rubber tip or the built-in steel tip.

LEKI trekking poles have proven useful far beyond trail hikes. They're essential for Jodie's mobility whether we're grocery shopping, exploring an ancient city, or navigating a busy train station.

Speaking of traveling with a trekking pole, if you aren't using one for a disability, we'd suggest you check the trekking pole when you fly. Otherwise, it might not get through airport security. That's not been an issue for us, since Jodie can demonstrate that her trekking pole is for her as an amputee. But your mileage may vary.

If you or someone in your family could benefit from more stability and confidence while walking at home or while traveling, trekking poles might be worth considering.

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Thanks for reading! See you next time, and happy travels

Anthony & Jodie

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