Ten thousand years ago, the human race strapped boards to their feet with pieces of sinew, and...
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Snowshoeing’s European Roots: La Ciaspolada 2006
It's about nine in the morning. We're standing in front of the Stella di Alpi, a friendly little...
The Snowshoe Almanac – February 2006
Feb: 2: Groundhog Day. We hate to break the news to the few who believe in the furry little guy's...
What is Cortisol?
What is cortisol? Cortisol, known as the regulator of immune response, is a hormone controlled by...
Gear Review: Bwana Gear Protective Case
Protecting sensitive electronic devices - such as GPS units, cell phones, etc. - becomes a...
Gear Review: Lowepro Rover AW II
Lowepro is very well known for making exceptional camera bags and their backpack line continues in...
March of the Snowshoers
If I were granted the wish to snap my fingers and be one place on the planet to go for a snowshoe...
Paying the Oxygen Debt
Racing for me is about taking chances. Unless it is a championship race, I like to be able to find...
Staring Out The Window, Drooling
It's snowing. Beautiful white fluffy snow all over. And I'm stuck inside. I want so bad to be out...
Snow Day Hill Workout
Last Friday was one of those rare, oh so perfectly timed SNOW DAYS!!!!!!!!!! Our landscape was...
Carbohydrates for Endurance
Energy for endurance exercise is fueled by fats and carbohydrates, with carbohydrate utilization...
Enjoy The Beauty Of Winter With Snowshoeing Day Trips In Michigan
My introduction to "shoeing" came when I was six-years-old. My grandfather strapped a pair of black...