The Blizzard Mountain Explorer is a 2-piece backcountry pole dedicated for demanding use on snow. The pole has super lightweight tubes connected with the Sonic locking system. The Mountain Explorer comes with a new extended Ergo/Multigrip handle in EVA and cork-filled urethane for maximum comfort on long skiing days. The handle is linked to your hand with Sonic strap system. The strap fixation is bulletproof, and strap adjustment is easily done even when wearing thick mittens. The flexible basket gives excellent support on soft/powder snow but still works well on crust snow and groomed trails.