The earliest snowshoes were most likely made from panels of stiffened animal hides or slats of wood. They were probably held on the wearer’s feet by leather thongs or roping made from fibrous plant stems, tied to the foot and … Continue reading → “The Systems That Bind: An Overview of Snowshoe Bindings”

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Perhaps thousands of years before people invented the wheel, a nomadic hunter looked out of his cave somewhere in the wintry regions of central Asia. He was disheartened by the knee-deep layer of snow he’d trudge through to reach his … Continue reading → “A Historical Perspective of Snowshoes”

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Losing vital gear, suffering a crippling injury, becoming disoriented or lost while snowshoeing in backcountry, or being caught in threatening bad weather – these and other potentially life-threatening situations can quickly turn an outdoor venture into an agonizing, emergency survival … Continue reading → “7 Steps to Being a Survivor: How To Survive Outdoor Emergencies”

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A traditional pair of wooden snowshoes, framed in ash with a network of webbing made from woven rawhide, is often more than simply a utilitarian apparatus to aid in walking across the snow. To many, it’s a piece of north-country … Continue reading → “How To Repair Traditional Wooden Snowshoes”

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