I spend my winters regularly exploring trails around the Canadian Rockies. I’ve learned that just...
Featured Tips
Snowshoeing For Seniors: Into Your 70’s and Beyond
Hulda Crooks put on her 25-pound backpack and headed out in the early morning to climb Mt. Whitney...
Avalanche Safety Basics For Snowshoers: Warning Signs & Danger Zones
There’s nothing like getting into the mountains in winter. The tranquility of the great outdoors...
Slide Into Backcountry Snowboarding This Season on Snowshoes
Backcountry riding is one of the fastest-growing winter sports. But for many interested in...
Ten Tips for Making Snowshoeing FUN with Kids
We have good days and bad days when we head out for a winter hike as a family. Fortunately I’ve...
Snowshoeing is Boring (and Other Myths I Once Believed)
If you have friends who ski, you’ve no doubt heard complaints about how “boring” snowshoeing is to...
Definitive Guide – How to Choose the Perfect Snowshoes for Your Needs
The snowshoe market is flooded with all sorts of products. This is why novice trackers and mountain...
Take Your Friends Snowshoeing! (Really, They’ll Love It!)
Snowshoeing is the ultimate winter crowd-pleaser. Rent some snowshoes and you’re good to go for an...
First-Timer's Guide
Snowshoeing For Beginners: The First Timer’s Guide
This comprehensive guide explores why snowshoeing is awesome, how to get started, where to go, and what gear you need along the way!
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Snowshoeing In Your Own Backyard: Snowshoe Options Close To Home
Participating in any outdoor activity, snowshoeing included, we often wonder where to go in terms...
Snowshoeing Dress Code – What Clothing To Wear
Snowshoeing is one of the most popular winter activities for fitness and recreation that a lot of...
Tree Identification While Snowshoeing: Pines Aren’t The Only Evergreens
Have you been like me and for every green tree that you see in the winter you call it a pine tree...
Leave No Trace: Snowshoe Responsibly
As snowshoers, you already know this: winter is an excellent time for outdoor recreation. With snow...
Letterboxing: A Good Old-Fashioned Treasure Hunt
Letterboxing has its roots in England, starting back in the mid 1800’s. James Perrot, a popular...
Basic Safety On The Trail
Safety reminders are always important, especially as technology continues to improve. We were all...
Snowshoeing 101: Techniques for the Beginner
“Okay, everyone line up,” I began by saying to the class. “We are going to play follow the leader...
Emergency Tips From Snowshoer Stranded for 30 Hours In Central Washington
Using his outdoor experience and list of 10 essential items, snowshoer Wally Fosmore of Shoreline...
Yoga in the Snow
Just as the snowshoe season was getting underway, an old back problem flared up. A trip to the...
Snowshoe Selection
Article contributed by Mountain Safety Research (MSR) More than 4,000 years in the making, modern...