kijki
Kijki is a Polish term that denotes long, slender poles or rods. The word is formed from kij (stick) with the diminutive-like plural ending -ki, used for a variety of elongated supports in everyday language. In practice, kijki most often refer to poles used to aid movement or balance during outdoor activities, but the term can apply to any sturdy pole.
Common uses include trekking and Nordic walking: kijki used to propel the body forward and to stabilize
Colloquially, kijki may be used to mean ski poles as well, though the formal Polish term for