The 9 Best Ski Poles of 2023-2024
By: Jordan Berde: Ski Buyer | October 24, 2023
If you thought ski poles were just some sticks that you hold onto while you’re skiing, you’re dead wrong. Okay, maybe not totally wrong. Actually, you’re mostly pretty much right. But not all sticks are created equal. With options in adjustability, weight, durability, and functionality, the best ski poles on the mountain turn out to be as varied as the skiers who hold them. Whether you’re looking for an ultralight backcountry tool, a colorful accessory, an aerodynamic piste planter, or an indestructible powder day partner, read on, we’ve got something for you when choosing ski poles.
New This Year:
The 2024 selection of ski poles is buzzing with the advent of lightweight touring poles with a fixed length, marking a significant trend that caters to the durability demands of backcountry adventures. This shift towards fixed length designs underscores a commitment to providing robust support without the added weight, a crucial factor when navigating rugged terrains. The emphasis on durability blended with lightweight construction reflects a well-thought-out response to the real-world challenges faced by skiers venturing beyond the groomed trails. The 2024 ski poles lineup is not merely about aiding movement; it's about enhancing the backcountry experience by offering reliable, sturdy, and lightweight companions for those daring explorations.
evo Way Out Carbon Adjustable
One of evo's bestsellers gets an overhaul this year. The evo Way Out Carbon Adjustable Ski Poles feature a new grip designed to make it easier to flip your risers, a lightweight carbon lower shaft, and our signature integrated PoleClinometer tool that allows you to quickly measure slope angle and assess avalanche risk. They're lighter, stiffer and more backcountry focused, so you can take on your far flung adventures with confidence.
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Aluminum/Carbon | Yes | Powder | $159.95 |
Season Adjustable
When it's strength and dependability you seek, look no further than the Season Adjustable Ski Poles. With naturally insulating cork grips and a strong, durable anodized aluminum locking mechanism, these poles are perfect for the backcountry explorer tearing up their local skin track.
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| 7K Series Aluminum | Yes | Standard | $144.95 |
evo Enduro
Hol' up, non-adjustable poles for backcountry skiing? Yep, you got that right. The evo Enduro Ski Poles are no-nonsense poles for no-nonsense freeriders seeking simple, high quality gear they can rely on. They're light, strong, and come with a rubber traction zone to easily choke up on the grip. They also feature an integrated PoleClinometer to help you quickly assess slope angles in potentially hazardous avalanche terrain. Zero moving parts means fewer issues in the backcountry, and let's face it, how often do you actually adjust the length on those fancy poles anyway?
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Aluminum | No | Powder | $89.95 |
Line Skis Pin
The Line Skis Pin Ski Poles - or as Line calls them, "pointy sticks with grips" - are designed to enable high-level freestyle skiing, insofar as a pointy stick with a grip can do such a thing. At one end of it, there is indeed a point. At the other end, a grip. In between, several feet of unbridled fury. Okay, it's aluminum. But the aluminum is mad.
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Aluminum | No | Standard | $64.95 |
Black Crows Stans
The Black Crows Stans Ski Poles are light, durable, and come with a heavy dose of French style. Join the flock today!
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Carbon | No | Standard | $99.95 |
Black Diamond Razor Carbon Pro
Rocking the best of the worlds of aluminum and carbon, the Black Diamond Razor Carbon Pro Ski Poles utllize 14mm aluminum upper shafts with 12mm carbon fiber lowers. Add FlickLock® Pro adjustability and you've got perhaps the ideal backcountry pole and another Black Diamond classic.
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Carbon/Aluminum | Yes | Standard | $179.95 |
evo Lil Send'r Adjustable - Kids'
Lil shredders and parents alike will love the evo Lil Send'r Adjustable Ski Poles. Durable, with 25cm of adjustability to keep up with those growth spurts, the Lil Send'rs are the perfect introduction to poles for your up and coming rider.
| Material | Adjustable | Baskets | Original Price |
| Aluminum | Yes | Standard | $49.95 |
Learn More With Our Other Ski Guides:
Skis - Size Chart & Buyer's Guide
Skis - Kids' Size Chart and Buyer's Guide
Skis - Rocker Technology Explained
Ski Bindings – How to Choose & DIN Setting Chart
Ski Boots - Sizing & Buyer's Guide
Ski Boots - Boot Sole & Ski Binding Compatibility
Ski Boots – How to Make Your Boots Fit Better
Ski Poles - Size Chart
Skiing - Beginner Skiing Tips
Skiing - How to Fly With Skis
Skiing - How to Get in Shape
Ski Maintenance - Base Repair
Ski Maintenance – How to Store for the Summer
Ski Maintenance – How to Tune
Ski Maintenance – How to Wax
Outerwear - What to Wear Skiing
Outerwear - How to Wash & Waterproof
Outerwear - Regional Ski Guide
Gloves & Mittens - How to Choose
Goggles - How to Choose
Goggles - Wearing Goggles with Glasses
Helmets - How to Choose & Fit Guide
Footbeds - How to Choose
Ski Socks - Sizing & Buyer's Guide
Travel - How to Fly with Skis
Alpine Touring Skis - How to Choose
Avalanche Probes - How to Choose
Backcountry - Choosing an Avalanche Airbag Pack
Backcountry - Choosing an Avalanche Beacon
Backcountry - Climbing Skins Size Guide
Backcountry - Dynafit / Tech Binding Basics
Backcountry - How to Buy Alpine Touring Bindings
Backcountry - How to Buy Alpine Touring Ski Boots
Backcountry - How to Choose an Avalanche Shovel
Backcountry - How to Choose Climbing Skins
Backcountry Backpacks - How to Choose
Backcountry Basics - How to Get Started
The Selection Process:
Our ski buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things skiing stemming from years of experience in the ski industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jordan Berde
Jordan (she/her) is a Ski Buyer at evo. Before working in this role, she worked at the evo Denver store for two years, where she began as a bootfitter and quickly moved into Store Lead and then Store Supervisor roles. Prior to evo, Jordan worked as a bootfitter at other shops, a mountain bike instructor for kiddos in Colorado, a ski patroller in Alaska, and a liftie in Taos. She's an avid backcountry skier and ski mountaineer and recently summited Mt. Baker as a fundraiser for SheJumps, a non-profit committed to getting more women involved in the outdoors.She started sliding on snow later than most (in her late 20s), but now she’s the friend getting up at 4 am to make sure she can get a dawn patrol lap in before work! Jordan is passionate about diversity and inclusion and making outdoor activities more inclusive to all genders, races, and ability levels. When she's not skiing, Jordan is likely on her mountain bike exploring all that Colorado and Washington have to offer with her wife. Some say she never stops moving…
