Gatineau Park is a protected area of semi-wilderness lying just outside the Quebec city of Gatineau. It’s just a quick 18 minute trip across the river from Ottawa, Canada’s capital city into the province of Quebec, which boasts some of … Continue reading
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Suicide Rock, Idyllwild, CA
Suicide Rock is a popular 7.5 mile moderate-to-strenuous hike/snowshoe in Idyllwild, CA. Elevation gain is approximately 1800 feet. The hike begins at Deer Springs trailhead along Highway 243, about a mile north of town. The trail is open year-round, with … Continue reading
Erie County, New York: Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Winter Activities
Winter, it is a tough time of the year to keep in shape and to enjoy nature for some people. However, winter is really a beautiful season and probably the most beautiful time of the year, especially to participate in … Continue reading
Snowshoeing and Hot Springing in McCall, Idaho
In my mind, there is no better way to spend a winter vacation than by playing in the snow on snowshoes, soaking in hot springs, and sipping hot beverages. McCall, Idaho is just the place to have that iconic winter … Continue reading
To The Top: Yaktrax on Mt. San Jacinto, Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA and snow are two things that most people would not put together in their minds. Nevertheless, if you are in the desert resort town that has a fixation on mid-century modernism and want to take a break … Continue reading
Snowshoeing Nevada’s High Country
Lake Tahoe splits California and Nevada straight down the middle. So depending on where in the high country you are snowshoeing, you will have spectacular views all around. Lake Tahoe is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at elevations ranging from … Continue reading
Winter Activity Guide to the Best of Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Those of us living in Southern Alberta, Canada, know that if we want snow, Lake Louise is the place to go! Even when the prairies are dry, bleak, and completely brown, it is always a winter wonderland with many activities … Continue reading
Sunrise Hiking Mount Quandary in Colorado with MSR’s New DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles
The conversation started with something like “We’ll leave at midnight, make it to the trail head by 3am, and reach the summit for sunrise.”
My response: “Sounds crazy, lets do it.”
That’s how my experience of hiking Mount Quandary started, … Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing in Grand County, Colorado
Grand County offers epic terrain for pretty much every recreational activity an outdoor enthusiast could desire. The area is home to two ski resorts, three lakes, and the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition, you can find … Continue reading
Snowshoeing Minnesota’s Scenic Bluff Country
Though much of Minnesota is very cold in winter, many individuals can still go out and do their thing on hiking trails in 64 state parks and 55 state forests, as well as the state’s two national forests. The southeastern … Continue reading
Chasing Winter Adventure in the East Kootenay Rockies of British Columbia
Wake up in a cozy little mountain retreat, ready to hike or ski out the door into a snowy winter wonderland. Spend the afternoon soaking in a nearby hot spring pool and then head to the nearest town to sample … Continue reading
El Niño Snowshoeing in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego
East of San Diego’s famous sun drenched beaches, some 40 miles as a bird flies, sit the Laguna Mountains, reaching more than 6,000 feet into the blue sky. Up there, amidst conifers, oaks, and meadows, are numerous trails spanning the … Continue reading
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