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I wear snowshoes, therefore I am
Like Oprah Winfrey said, “I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.” In my case, I wear snowshoes – even around my home. They are a bit hazardous when driving, but it&rsquo...
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Tell those kids to get outside and snowshoe!
Watching kids tromp around on snowshoes is quite entertaining. Despite the prime photo ops, it’s completely necessary during the winter months. It’s good exercise, but it’s more than that: Kids NEED...
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Snowshoer etiquette: Don't trample the tracks
Surprisingly, there is such a thing as snowshoer etiquette. Not a lot of snowshoers follow it though. So, here’s your first lesson in how to snowshoe with good manners. It’s fairly simple: If you see...
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Snowshoeing with poles
There are two very decisive camps when it comes to using poles while snowshoeing: Those who love to use them, and those who don’t. This news may come as shocking, but it’s true. If you like...
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Preventing snow and ice buildup on snowshoes
This is a common problem among snowshoers: Copious amounts of snow and ice will buildup and collect around the pressure-point areas (generally around the cleats/crampons) of the snowshoes. This can...
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Sherpa Snowshoes: A history that set a standard for the snowshoe industry
In the 70s, a company by the name of Sherpa Snowshoes was on the rise. The company set the standard for how the modern-day backcountry snowshoe would be designed and manufactured. Although Sherpa...
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Snowshoe racing: How to get started
Snowshoeing isn't just for the "bird watchers" and the backcountry enthusiasts; it can be done competitively and it’s not that difficult to get involved. If you are one of the curious spectators at a...
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A nutritional balance guide for snowshoers
Snowshoeing expends an incredible amount of energy. Snowshoers are aware said effort is both light on our joints and Mother Earth. Nutrition has a profound impact on our performance and recovery. Our...
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The Thrive Diet: Preparing for snowshoeing and other winter activities
Snowshoeing requires a lot of energy no matter your level of fitness. Proper training and recovery are vital to each outing. The food we ingest should nourish and provide energy—not drain it from our...
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Traditional snowshoe care and maintenance
Wood-framed Huron style snowshoes have traversed many a trail over the years. With some common sense and care mixed in with a little annual maintenance, traditional snowshoes constructed of wood and...
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Two Colorado snowshoeing gems: Devil's Thumb Ranch and C Lazy U Ranch (Photos)
Are you on the search for two snowshoeing destinations that offer adventure and comfort? You will find two of the best in Colorado: Devil's Thumb Ranch and C Lazy U Ranch, both located in Grand...
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A Utah Secret: Johnson Mill Bed and Breakfast
A place of refuge, a scenic break from reality, a smart choice for any snowshoer...Johnson Mill Bed and Breakfast in Midway, Utah is a perfected place for a little well-deserved R&R&S (rest...
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Snowshoeing Big Bear Valley: A L.A. Winter Wonderland
Big Bear, Cali., only two hours from Los Angeles, is a playground for winter-loving southern Californians. Nestled in the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Valley receives...
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Get to know your inner snowshoer by attending Winter Trails Day
Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for free, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these...
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Vermont offers prime snowshoeing destinations
Snowshoeing is recession resistant. Once you have your shoes, the sport is free. There's no expensive lift tickets, no parking fees, no admission prices. Just head off into the woods. It helps to know...
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Snowshoeing is for seniors too!
Now that the holidays have come and gone, this is a good time to focus on the snowshoeing season. This will be the ninth year of senior snowshoeing adventures for my wife and me. We eagerly await the...
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Snowshoeing as an Eco-Friendly Winter Sports Activity
Snowshoeing has been growing in popularity in recent years with more and more people discovering what it has to offer as an exciting and eco-friendly alternative to other winter sports. Choosing an...
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