Having lived in the great white north of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or the UP as it is...
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Glacier National Park: Catch the Rocky Mountain Snowshoe High
If you’re looking for outdoor adventure in a wonderland of rugged mountains, glacial lakes...
Umiak Outfitters and Ben and Jerry’s: Helping Find the Fire and Ice In Vermont
I found a wise old Eskimo hunter online in an Inuit chat room where he told me a story of a brave...
Rosario Resort and Spa, Orcas Island
Offering relaxation and comfort on tranquil Orcas Island, Rosario Resort and Spa is an ideal...
Agassiz, the Fraser Valley’s Rural Hideaway
The corn capital of British Columbia, Agassiz lies just 35km southwest of Hope, on the north bank...
Escape to Snow Paradise in Kananaskis, Alberta
Waves crash in the background as I sit down to write and I’m definitely in paradise surrounded by...
A Diary of Winter Time in Haines, Alaska
Jan. 17 – I hiked into Chilkoot Lake with a friend. The snow had a crusted surface this morning...
Snowshoeing the Equinox With Faber’s Winter Guide Hybrid Snowshoe
A late winter snowstorm in Western Massachusetts gave me the chance to try out my new Faber hybrid...
From a Road to a Trail: Snowshoeing With A Bear
During the summer and fall months, the narrow road into Chilkoot Lake is a destination for...
Exploring the Natural History of Vermont’s Hogback Mountain
It is not a secret to snowshoe enthusiasts that some of the best snowshoeing trails can be those...
Snowshoeing Mt. Yale – Getting Schooled
Silent aspens rest in wait. We enter the forest through a narrow opening to find a world blanketed...
Known for its Skiing, Crystal Mountain Attracts Snowshoers, Too
Washington State’s Crystal Mountain has been one of the premier ski resorts in the country since...