Comments for Snowshoe Magazine

Comment on Why Snowshoeing Should Be an Olympic Sport by Pete katapski

Pete katapski — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:27:32 +0000

Yes snow shoe racing should absolutely be added as a Olympic sport

Comment on Why Snowshoeing Should Be an Olympic Sport by Jim Joque

Jim Joque — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:41:18 +0000

I concur with the author and post-comment’s sentiments, and I agree with all the supporting argument about wanting snowshoe events/racing included in the Winter Olympics. However, the stoppage seems to be in the number of countries where snowshoe racing takes place. As a past snowshoe columnist for a Midwest magazine, Silent Sports, I wrote in December 2006, “Why the Winer Olympics Excludes Snowshoe Racing.” At that time, the IOC required a minimum of 40 approved countries participating in a sport and having National Governing Bodies (NGB) recognition. In 2006, 15 countries participated in snowshoe racing, and only 3 of those countries had NGB. I do not know the current numbers of countries participating, but I am guessing we are not near the numbers required. From what I found in Britannica, the minimum number required today; “A sport must be widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries across four continents and by women in at least 40 countries across three continents” (not sure why the gender difference). Sadly, the reality is that snowshoe racing may not have garnered enough worldwide attention at this time.

Comment on Snowshoeing Amidst Japanese Snow Monsters by Ronald Raharjo

Ronald Raharjo — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:57:48 +0000

Nice article, Greg. Are waterresistant pants (highly breathable) and waterproof hiking shoes (but uninsulated) safe to wear for snowshoeing in Zao Onsen? And if you cld only pick one onsen at Zao, in winter, which one would it be? Cheers

Comment on At 85, “Fast Eddie” Proves Age Is Just a Number by Joque

Joque — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:41:29 +0000

In reply to Phillip Gary Smith.

I always have enjoyed and greatly appreciated your writing as well. I too can’t make the USSSA Nationals in Wisconsin, now that I’m living in Colorado. I wish I could…. but not to run as Eddie would do. It would have been only to observe. Keep up with the fabulous stories and Happy Holidays,
Jim

Comment on At 85, “Fast Eddie” Proves Age Is Just a Number by Crystal Lindgren

Crystal Lindgren — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:32:36 +0000

Your ability to distill complex concepts into digestible nuggets of wisdom is truly remarkable. I always come away from your blog feeling enlightened and inspired. Keep up the phenomenal work!