Rich with history, Leki is a brand that's been inspired by the mountain since it started decades ago. Karl Lenhart founded Leki after being unhappy with the quality of the ski poles that he was finding on the market. Finding himself consistently dissatisfied, Karl began crafting ski pole grips and baskets on his own, and by the 1960s, these parts were being mass produced and avid skiers were excited about the innovation. While Karl was also impressed with his work, his background of aircraft manufacturing allowed him to dabble into the world of aluminum and composite processing, this lead to the production of Leki's first aluminum ski poles. Just like the grips and baskets, these poles were a hot commodity and their arrival onto the market was quickly met with approval. Over the course of the next few decades, Leki continued to build their brand and began producing everything from cross-country skiing poles and trekking poles to gloves and camp chairs. So whether you need a comfy place to rest on the bank of your favorite stream or need the perfect pole for a muddy or snowy adventure, Leki is a company that will have everything that you need to stay comfortable and enjoy the journey.
