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Welcome to the Snowshoe Trail.
Walking on Snow Shoes can be good exercise and a great experience.
Learn to keep your feet
apart so the snowshoes do not touch.
Also, don't drag your snowshoes; lift your feet. If you need to
back up, turn in a circle in the snow.
Dress in layers so if you get too warm, or too cold, you can adjust.
Keep an eye on the time as winter days are shorter than summertime.
Allow plenty of time for the return trip.
Watch for frozen ponds and unless you know that the area is safe, don't
venture on them in case the ice is thin.
Carry water and snacks and an extra pair of socks and mittens.
Snowshoes Have Grown Up, Too
By Sarah Seads
Short days and long winter nights mean hibernation mode has arrived for
many of us. But the start of our grey season does not mean you have to
turn into a sloth and put your metabolism to sleep until spring. Not
sure what to do this winter? Here is a great activity that you should
book into your fitness plan this year: Snowshoeing.
Building a Snow Cave Can Save Your Life
By Jay A.
Jenkin
If you ever go camping in the mountains and are caught in a snowstorm or
you go snowshoeing in the hills and run into a blizzard, you will
probably need to spend the night on the mountain and wait out the bad
weather. In order to do this and be safe you will need to build a snow
cave.
Want to Work Out Outdoors This Winter? Follow
These Tips to Dress For Success
By Alison Dunn
Winter isn't always fun. Snow, ice, freezing rain, searing cold - it
makes us want to bundle up by the fire, not head outside for a workout.
But if you're only working out inside during the winter, you could be
missing out. "There's something to be said for getting out and using the
fresh air to clear your head," says Sue Abell, a personal trainer and
creator of the Tread Powerfully fitness concept. "I also think that with
every changing season, there is a different physical challenge to
overcome that brings different physical benefits."
Snowshoeing - Fun and Fitness Outdoors
By
Mike C Joseph
I took up snowshoeing a couple of years ago after we decided that skiing
was too crowded and too expensive. We love camping and hiking in the
summer months and now needed an alternative activity that would get us
outdoors in the winter months and provide some exercise. Given that we
are blessed to live in the Rocky Mountains, snowshoeing seemed a natural
outdoor activity.
Hiking Socks - What You Need to Know
By Mimi April
When it's time to go hiking, one of the most critical pieces of gear
that is most often overlooked is that of hiking socks. It may be hard to
believe, but it's true; good hiking socks are every bit as important as
good hiking boots. Overlooking the 'lowly sock' could be highly
detrimental to the enjoyment of your hike, whether it be a day hike or a
multi-day trek. Everything else may be just right and the best gear, but
if your feet are miserable, you will be miserable.
Snowshoeing - A Great Way to Exercise
By John L Read
If you love snow but hate skiing then why not try snowshoeing, a great
winter sport and one that is growing in popularity? Snowshoeing gets you
away from the crowds and offers you the opportunity of walking through
deep unbroken snow, climbing a snowy peak for unspoilt winter views or
the sheer enjoyment of just playing around in the snow. From a fitness
point of view, you get to burn lots of calories and there is little or
no risk of injury.
Beat Winter Blues With Snowshoes
By Kimberly
Aardal
As temperatures start to cool, thoughts turn to the coming winter and
with that, winter sports. One winter sport that comes to mind is
snowshoeing. Snowshoeing has become a popular pastime in Colorado and
other states that embrace winter sports. The wonderful thing about
snowshoeing is you don't need any specialized skills or training to do
it. Any person that can hike can snowshoe.
Snowshoes - So What's a Little Snow?
By Victor Epand
Snowshoes are based on the adaptations seen in nature. Animals that live
in cold and snowy climates, such as the snowshoe hare and the snow
leopard, often have oversized feet. It is their feet that allow them to
move quickly and efficiently over snow without becoming mired down. The
additional distributes the animal's weight over a larger area,
preventing the feet from sinking very far. Snowshoes operate on exactly
the same concept, and they are just as effective.
Snowshoeing Is The Perfect Sport!
By Paige
Mclaughlin
There's a quiet solitude in the snow covered backcountry. One
experiences a feeling of isolation as sound is muffled by a thick white
blanket of snow. The only noises to break the silence are the "caw caw"
of a ravens silhouette, and the eerie creak of a lodgepole pine bending
to the will of an icy wind.
Visit These Sites:
The RV Trail.com
Fish for Pike.com
Out Behind.com (outhouses)
Clutter Free Tips.com
Easy Living Ideas.com
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