One of the most appealing aspects of snowshoeing is its simplicity: it requires relatively minimal specialized gear compared to other popular winter sports like cross-country, resort, and backcountry skiing. That said, having the right gear —like a set of poles—can … Continue reading → “10 Reasons To Use Poles While Snowshoeing ”

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Cold works insidiously, dehydrating you, lowering your core temperature, and chilling your extremities. This creates the potential for injuries like dehydration, frostbite, hypothermia, and afterdrop, which can become quite serious if allowed to progress too far. Understanding how to prevent … Continue reading → “Winter Injury Treatment and First Aid”

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Puffy coats are a near-ubiquitous part of a snowshoer’s kit, worn not only on the trail but also frequently spotted around town. But while puffies may seem ever-present in winter sports like snowshoeing, this year, they are celebrating just 100 … Continue reading → “Celebrating a Century of the Puffy Coat”

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In our backyard of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it’s often necessary to attach and carry your snowshoes on your pack for part of any given winter outing. That’s because it is routine to encounter full winter conditions at higher … Continue reading → “How to Attach Snowshoes to a Pack (3 Methods)”

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Winter’s cold temperatures and abundant snow give Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, a remote feel. At 10,000 acres, Bear Brook is the state’s largest developed state park. Plus, it’s located near the state’s biggest cities and just … Continue reading → “Snowshoeing at Bear Brook State Park, NH Courtesy of the CCC”

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