We have endless options for incredible trails to hike throughout the Canadian Rockies in winter. However, if you’re only visiting the Canadian Rockies for a short vacation, you’re going to want to hike the best of the best winter trails … Continue reading
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Chiropractor Approved Injury Prevention Tips for Snowshoers
Every part of nature is amazingly beautiful. We are always excited to experience and sometimes watch how the rain falls, the snow stacks, and the sun rises and sets. While nature is beautiful and something all should experience, it’s also … Continue reading
Paxis Twin Lakes Backpack Review: For The Snowshoeing Photographer
Have you ever been repeatedly frustrated with having to put down your pack to access gear? The Paxis Twin Lakes backpack has a remedy for that problem.
The Paxis pack comes with a hinged and padded shuttle pod attached to … Continue reading
Snowshoeing To Lake Minnestimma, Alberta, Canada
Waking up at 3:30 AM in Calgary, we had big plans to catch a sunrise overlooking Lake Minnestimma. The drive from Calgary took us about two hours. We found ourselves parked in the dark at Lake Moraine just before six … Continue reading
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, the beauty of the scenery, the feeling of the fresh air in your lungs. You can’t beat it. Avalanches might not be the first thing … Continue reading
Snowshoeing Day Trips Near Rochester, NY
Called the Flower City, Rochester, New York is not to be overlooked as a prime snowshoeing destination. The city is located on the south side of Lake Ontario and over the last 10 years, has received an average snowfall of … Continue reading
Photos To Make You Want To Snowshoe Silver Lake, CA
Silver Lake rests up against the Carson Mountain Range in northern California along the border of California and Nevada. Part of the Sierra Nevadas, Silver Lake is a haven for fishers in the summertime. However, in winter, it can be … Continue reading
San Juan Island’s Whale Museum: Far More Than Just A Walk-Thru
On San Juan Island in Washington state, a walk along First Street in Friday Harbor will bring you to the Whale Museum. It’s far more than just a walk-thru, and although it’s a non-profit organization, it does charge for … Continue reading
Plenty Of History & Snowshoeing Options On Washington’s Mt St Helens
When it comes to snowshoeing in Washington State, most of the attention and attraction centers on the Mount Rainier area, and for a good reason. Mount Rainier offers plenty of natural attractions and is easily accessible for the thousands … Continue reading
7 Exercises You Can Do To Support Your Snowshoeing
Depending on where you live—or where you are traveling to—you may have already been graced with the first snowfall of the year! To ensure that you can enjoy your snowshoeing adventures as long as possible, you will need to stay … Continue reading
LAST CHANCE! 2019 Snowshoe Qualifiers for 2020 DION USSSA National Championships
Aren’t you chomping on the bit to qualify for the 2020 National Snowshoe Championships?
The 2020 national event will be held February 28-March 1 in the famous town of Leadville, Colorado, which is the home of the epic Leadville … Continue reading
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, a mountain reaching 14,505 feet (4421 m). She had climbed it 23 times before. According to reports, Hulda also claimed many other … Continue reading
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