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Snowshoeing Awareness: Ways to Stay Safe When Enjoying Winter Outdoors
Footprints in the Field: The Art of Deciphering Nature’s Clues
In the American Southwest (and throughout the world), exceptionally diverse geography and...
10 Reasons To Use Poles While Snowshoeing
One of the most appealing aspects of snowshoeing is its simplicity: it requires relatively minimal...
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...
Winter Injury Treatment and First Aid
Cold works insidiously, dehydrating you, lowering your core temperature, and chilling your...
How To Navigate by Using the Stars
Step outside on a clear night, and the twinkling of thousands of stars will greet you. About 4,548...
Before Snowshoeing Alone, Ask Yourself These Questions
"Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." - Ed Viesturs
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...
Tips for Camping First Aid: What To Bring and Do
Murphy’s Law is the real deal, whether you like it or not. If something can go wrong, it will go...
