Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Naturehike First Snow EXT1 Carbon Trekking Poles
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Alpine-specific carbon trekking poles at 17 oz per pair (482g) with natural cork handles and enhanced stability for technical terrain.
Full details →3-Section carbon poles weighing 149g small, 159g medium, 169g large.
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Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles vs Naturehike First Snow EXT1 Carbon Trekking Poles: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Naturehike First Snow EXT1 Carbon Trekking Poles wins — at 298 g it is 184 g (38%) lighter than the Black Diamond Alpine Cork Trekking Poles (482 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest trekking poles page, or browse the full gear weight database.