One of the most appealing aspects of snowshoeing is its simplicity: it requires relatively minimal...
New Prep for Snowshoeing
The Systems That Bind: An Overview of Snowshoe Bindings
The earliest snowshoes were most likely made from panels of stiffened animal hides or slats of wood...
To Pee or Not To Pee? That Is the Question for Snowshoers
William Shakespeare would be most perturbed by the question, “To pee or not to pee?” I’m sure he...
Keep Your Hands, Feet, and Head Warm for Snowshoeing
A magic hat is what turned Frosty into a real walking and talking snowman. As written by Steve...
Snowshoeing Footwear: Tips for Choosing Your Boot
It can be initially confusing to select a shoe to wear snowshoeing, since you can't go down to the...
Why Should You Use Snowshoes?
You get three major advantages from a snowshoe that you do not get from a boot or shoe alone:...
How To Repair Traditional Wooden Snowshoes
A traditional pair of wooden snowshoes, framed in ash with a network of webbing made from woven...
Midwest Snowshoer to Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)
On a visit to Colorado in 2005, I went snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). I drove...
Winter Hiking Safety 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Hikers and Snowshoers
Winter hiking has exploded in popularity here, where I live in the Canadian Rockies. There are...
How to Attach Snowshoes to a Pack (3 Methods)
In our backyard of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it’s often necessary to attach and carry your...
Hike Snowshoe Trails This Fall and Stay Safe This Winter
The cool, crisp breeze, a golden leaf fluttering to the ground, and wood smoke wafting through the...
A Beginner’s Perspective: Breaking Trail on the Beach
Thankfully, we’ve all experienced some upsides of the pandemic. Mine was an introduction to...